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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
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    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  2. Eoin's little brothers
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  3. Getting revenge on his brothers
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  5. Magic moments
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  9. I can do this!
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  14. Dogs in space
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  15. School Questions
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