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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. 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. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  12. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  13. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  14. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  15. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  16. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  18. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  19. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  20. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
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