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The power of fantasy fiction
Fantasy fiction is hugely popular, but how has Kiran approached the genre?
  1. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  2. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon

    Video of the full event at the Scotish Book Trust

  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. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  11. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  12. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  13. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  14. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  15. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  16. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  17. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  18. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  19. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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