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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. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  9. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  10. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  11. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  12. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  13. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  14. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  15. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  16. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
  17. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
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