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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
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  2. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
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  3. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
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  4. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
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  5. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
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  6. Q&A with David Almond
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    Q&A with David Almond
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  7. More Q&A with David Almond
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    More Q&A with David Almond
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  8. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  9. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  10. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  11. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  12. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  13. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  14. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  17. Introducing us to new historical figures
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    Introducing us to new historical figures
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