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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  11. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  12. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  13. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  14. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  15. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  16. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  17. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  18. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  19. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
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