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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  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. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  12. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  13. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  14. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  15. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  18. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  19. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  20. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
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