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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. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  10. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  11. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  12. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  13. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  14. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  15. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  16. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  17. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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