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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. 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. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  11. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  12. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  13. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  14. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  15. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  16. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  17. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  18. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  19. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
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