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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. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  9. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  10. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  11. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  12. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  13. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  14. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  15. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  16. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  17. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
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