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Two of David's novels
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David Almond talks about the experiences and opinions of characters in "My Name is Mina" and "The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean".
  1. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  2. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  3. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  4. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  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. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  9. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  10. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  11. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  12. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  16. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  17. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
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