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The power of fantasy fiction
Fantasy fiction is hugely popular, but how has Kiran approached the genre?
  1. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  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. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  11. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  17. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  18. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  19. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
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