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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. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  11. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  12. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  17. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  18. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  19. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
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