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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  12. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  13. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  14. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  17. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  20. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
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