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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. 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. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  12. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  13. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  14. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  15. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  16. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  17. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  18. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  19. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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