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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  11. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  12. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  16. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  17. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  18. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  19. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
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