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Two of David's novels
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David Almond talks about the experiences and opinions of characters in "My Name is Mina" and "The True Tale of the Monster Billy Dean".
  1. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  2. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  3. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  4. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  5. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  6. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  7. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  8. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  9. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  10. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  11. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  13. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  14. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  15. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  16. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  17. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
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