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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. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  10. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  11. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  12. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  13. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  14. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  17. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
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