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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. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  9. School days
    03:57
    School days
  10. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  11. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  12. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  13. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  14. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  15. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  16. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  17. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
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