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The Black Flamingo
Dean gives us a flavour of The Black Flamingo with a reading from the opening chapter.
  1. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  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. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  12. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  13. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  14. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  15. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  16. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  17. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  18. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  19. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  20. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
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