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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  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. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  14. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  16. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  18. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
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    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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