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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
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    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  12. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  14. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  15. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  18. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  19. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  20. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
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