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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. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  10. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  11. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  12. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  13. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  14. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  15. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  16. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  17. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  18. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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