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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  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. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  12. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  13. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  18. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  19. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  20. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
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