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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. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  9. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  10. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  11. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  12. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  13. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  14. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  15. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  16. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  17. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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