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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  12. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  13. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  14. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  15. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  16. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  18. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  19. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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