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The main characters
Jenny introduces the main characters in the book.
  1. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  10. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  11. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  12. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  15. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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