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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  10. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  11. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  14. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  15. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  16. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  17. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  18. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
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