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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. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  8. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  9. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  10. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  11. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  12. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  13. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  14. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  15. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  16. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
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