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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  10. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  11. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  13. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  14. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  15. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  16. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  17. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  18. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
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