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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
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    Inspired by travelling
  2. Introducing Andy
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    Introducing Andy
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  3. Young Andy
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    Young Andy
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  4. Reading
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  5. Writing stories
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  6. Q&A with Andy Stanton
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  7. More Q&A with Andy Stanton
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  8. About Our Tower
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    About Our Tower
  9. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
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    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  10. How did you learn to draw?
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    How did you learn to draw?
  11. Pupils' questions
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    Pupils' questions
  12. Relationship Counsellor
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    Relationship Counsellor
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
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    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. The World of the Crossing
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    The World of the Crossing
  15. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  16. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
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    School days and writing
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