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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. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  12. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  13. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  14. School days
    03:57
    School days
  15. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  16. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  17. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  18. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  19. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  20. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
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