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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
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    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. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  9. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  10. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  11. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  12. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  13. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  16. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
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