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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  11. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  14. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  15. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  16. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  17. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  18. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  19. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
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