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David answers questions from "Were you involved in the making of the Skellig film?" to "Are you friends with any other writers?"
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    More Q&A with David Almond
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  2. Two of David's novels
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    Two of David's novels
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  3. The local library
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    The local library
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  4. Imagination
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    Imagination
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  5. The power of words
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    The power of words
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  6. Starting as a writer
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    Starting as a writer
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  7. Q&A with David Almond
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  8. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  9. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  10. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  11. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  12. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  13. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  16. Truth and Lies
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    Truth and Lies
  17. How do you come up with names for your characters?
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    How do you come up with names for your characters?
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