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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  11. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  13. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  14. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  15. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  16. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  17. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  18. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  19. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
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