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The main characters
Jenny introduces the main characters in the book.
  1. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  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. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  10. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  11. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  14. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  15. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  16. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
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