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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  12. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  13. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  14. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  15. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  18. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  19. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  20. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
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