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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
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    Inspired by travelling
  2. How to be a writer
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    How to be a writer
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  4. Sketch it out!
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  5. Everything is cool!
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  6. The Elephant in the Garden
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  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  12. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
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  14. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  15. Persistence
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    Persistence
  16. Phil’s presentation
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    Phil’s presentation
  17. Developing your voice
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    Developing your voice
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