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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. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  9. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  10. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  11. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  14. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  15. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  16. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
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