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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  12. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  13. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  14. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  15. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  16. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  17. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  18. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  19. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  20. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
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