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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  11. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  13. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  14. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  15. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  16. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  17. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  18. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  19. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
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