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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  12. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  13. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  14. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  15. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  16. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  17. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  18. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  19. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  20. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
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