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Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
  1. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
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  3. The local library
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    The local library
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  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
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  5. The power of words
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    The power of words
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  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
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  7. Q&A with David Almond
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    Q&A with David Almond
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  8. More Q&A with David Almond
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    More Q&A with David Almond
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  9. Sue's presentation
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    Sue's presentation
  10. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  11. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  14. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  15. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  16. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  17. Inspired by travelling
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    Inspired by travelling
  18. Illustrating the Book
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    Illustrating the Book
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