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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. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  9. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  10. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  11. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  12. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  13. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  14. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  15. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  16. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
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