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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
  12. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  13. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  14. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  15. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  16. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  17. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  18. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  19. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  20. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
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