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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  12. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  13. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  14. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  15. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  16. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  17. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  18. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  19. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  20. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
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