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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  7. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  8. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  9. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  10. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  11. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  14. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  15. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
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