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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. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  12. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  13. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  14. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  15. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  16. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  17. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  18. Read a long
    04:36
    Read a long
  19. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  20. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
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