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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. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  12. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  13. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  14. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  15. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  16. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  17. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  18. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  19. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  20. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
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