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The main characters
Jenny introduces the main characters in the book.
  1. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  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. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  11. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  12. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  13. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  14. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  15. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  16. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  17. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  18. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
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