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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. 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. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  12. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  13. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  14. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  15. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  18. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  19. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  20. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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