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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  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. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  10. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  11. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  12. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  13. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  14. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  15. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  16. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  17. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  18. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
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