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Final thoughts
What would Alan like readers to take away from Lads?
  1. Final thoughts
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    Final thoughts
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
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  3. Otter party
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    Otter party
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  4. The study of poo
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    The study of poo
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  5. The size of a whale
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  6. Tiger skull
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  7. Book introduction
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    Book introduction
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  8. Book reading
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    Book reading
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  9. Questions from the audience
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    Questions from the audience
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  10. Questions and answers
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    Questions and answers
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  11. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
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    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  12. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
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    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  13. Stories are people
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    Stories are people
  14. Working with young writers
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    Working with young writers
  15. Hallowe'en in Scotland
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    Hallowe'en in Scotland
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    Dragonese
  17. Noi and his family
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    Noi and his family
  18. Keeping Up With Michael
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    Keeping Up With Michael
  19. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
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    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  20. Reading from The Crossover
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    Reading from The Crossover
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