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How did you plan the structure of the novel?
Pupils want to know how Holly's own experiences help her writing.
  1. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  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. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  11. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  12. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  13. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  14. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  15. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  16. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  17. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  18. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  19. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
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