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D is for Dialogue
Ross tells us about the importance of dialogue in his books.
  1. D is for Dialogue
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    D is for Dialogue
  2. Hopeless at maths!
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    Hopeless at maths!
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  3. Writing stories
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    Writing stories
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  4. Lily Alone
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  5. Hetty Feather
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  6. The story of Tracy
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    The story of Tracy
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  7. Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson
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  9. Characters and Themes
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    Characters and Themes
  10. Poetry is everywhere
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    Poetry is everywhere
  11. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  12. Noi and his family
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    Noi and his family
  13. A Dog with Nice Ears
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    A Dog with Nice Ears
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    Working with an illustrator
  15. Finding the bear
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    Finding the bear
  16. Questions from Schools
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    Questions from Schools
  17. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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