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Sputnik
Frank explains just how odd Sputnik is.
  1. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  12. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  13. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  16. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  17. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  18. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  19. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  20. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
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