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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. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  10. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  11. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  13. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  16. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  17. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  18. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
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