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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  8. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  9. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  10. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  11. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. School days
    03:57
    School days
  13. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  14. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  15. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  16. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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