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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  11. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  12. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  13. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  14. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  15. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  16. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  17. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  18. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  19. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
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