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How did you plan the structure of the novel?
Pupils want to know how Holly's own experiences help her writing.
  1. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  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. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  11. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  12. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  13. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  14. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  15. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  16. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  17. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  18. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  19. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
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