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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. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  8. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  9. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  10. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  11. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  14. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
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