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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  8. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  9. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  10. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  11. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  12. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  13. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  14. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  16. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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