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The story rollercoaster
Why is a good story like a rollercoaster?
  1. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  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. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  13. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  14. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  15. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  16. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  17. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  18. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  20. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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