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How did you plan the structure of the novel?
Pupils want to know how Holly's own experiences help her writing.
  1. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  2. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  7. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  8. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  9. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  10. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  11. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  12. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  13. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  14. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  15. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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