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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
  1. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  14. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  15. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  16. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  17. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  18. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  19. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  20. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
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