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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  12. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  13. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  14. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  15. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  16. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  18. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
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