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Diving Poem
Joseph reads a poem all about the courage you need to jump from the highest diving board.
  1. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  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. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  12. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  13. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  14. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  15. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  16. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  17. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  18. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  20. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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