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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  10. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  11. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  16. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  17. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  18. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
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