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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  8. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  9. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  10. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  11. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  12. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
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