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What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
Karly from St James' Primary asks Ross about his inspiration to continue writing.
  1. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  15. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  16. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  17. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  18. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  19. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  20. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
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