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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. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  9. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  10. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  11. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  12. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  13. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  14. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  17. Working in Comics
    01:09
    Working in Comics
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