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Draw the Light Ship
Benji reveals how to draw the light ship which rescues Noi and the islanders in his book.
  1. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  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. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  14. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  15. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  16. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  17. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  18. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  19. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  20. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
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