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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Move it
    00:51
    Move it
  3. My dad knows everything
    04:26
    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
    05:50
    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
    03:52
    The noise!
  6. The space
    01:18
    The space
  7. What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
    03:19
    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
  8. Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
    04:33
    Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
  9. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  10. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  14. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  15. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  18. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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