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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. 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. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  12. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  13. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  14. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  15. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  16. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  17. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  18. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  19. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  20. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
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