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The power of words
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David Almond marvels at the brain, young people's enthusiasm for books, and demonstrates the power of words on the mind.
  1. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  6. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  7. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  8. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  9. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  10. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  11. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  12. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  13. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  14. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  15. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  16. Working in Comics
    01:09
    Working in Comics
  17. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
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