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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. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  10. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  11. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  12. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  13. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  14. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  15. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  18. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
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