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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  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. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  12. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  13. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  14. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  17. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  18. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  19. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  20. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
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