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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. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  9. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  10. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  11. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  12. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  13. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  14. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  15. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  16. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  17. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
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