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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. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  11. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  12. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  13. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  14. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  15. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  16. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  17. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  18. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  19. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
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