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Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
Nikesh reads another extract from his book, The Boxer.
  1. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  2. Ghosts of Heaven
    02:56
    Ghosts of Heaven
  3. Spirals and cave art
    02:59
    Spirals and cave art
  4. The beginning of writing
    01:47
    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
    05:51
    The teenage brain
  6. Writing realistically
    01:59
    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
    03:16
    Reading
  8. Into a dark cave
    01:36
    Into a dark cave
  9. Questions near
    05:54
    Questions near
  10. Questions far
    02:42
    Questions far
  11. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  12. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  15. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  16. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  19. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  20. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
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