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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. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  12. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  13. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  16. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  17. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  18. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  19. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  20. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
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