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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  13. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  14. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  15. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  18. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  19. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  20. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
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