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Imagination
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David Almond talks about childhood influences on his writing, and the power of imagination.
  1. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
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  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
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  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
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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
    05:15
    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. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  9. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  10. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  11. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  12. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  13. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  15. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
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