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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. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  12. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  13. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  14. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  15. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  16. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  17. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  19. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  20. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
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