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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
  1. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  2. How to be a writer
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    How to be a writer
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  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
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  4. Sketch it out!
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  5. Everything is cool!
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    Everything is cool!
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  6. The Elephant in the Garden
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  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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  8. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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  9. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  10. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  11. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  12. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  13. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  14. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  15. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
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    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  18. Slugs and Brain Pâté
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