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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of 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. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  12. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  13. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  14. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  15. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  16. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  17. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  18. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  19. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  20. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
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