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Final thoughts
What would Alan like readers to take away from Lads?
  1. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  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. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  12. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  13. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  14. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  15. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  16. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  17. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  18. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
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