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Writing historical fiction
How do you write about people who lived long ago?
  1. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  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. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  12. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  13. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  14. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  15. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  17. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  18. School days
    03:57
    School days
  19. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  20. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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