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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  12. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  13. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  14. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  17. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  18. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  19. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  20. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
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