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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. 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. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  11. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  12. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  15. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  16. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  17. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  18. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  19. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
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