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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  13. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  14. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  15. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  16. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  17. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  18. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  19. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  20. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
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