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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Early Years
    03:15
    Early Years
  3. Growing Older With a Moustache
    03:24
    Growing Older With a Moustache
  4. My Superheroes
    04:35
    My Superheroes
  5. My Superpowers
    04:22
    My Superpowers
  6. Quick Quack Quentin
    06:04
    Quick Quack Quentin
  7. Stealing A's
    02:16
    Stealing A's
  8. Oi Frog!
    06:21
    Oi Frog!
  9. Alternative Ending
    03:46
    Alternative Ending
  10. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  11. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  12. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  13. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  14. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  16. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  17. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  18. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  19. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
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