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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  8. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  9. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  10. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  11. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  12. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  13. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  14. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  15. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  16. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
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