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The life of Matthew Henson
Matthew Henson was a black polar explorer who is little known in the UK.
  1. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  10. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  11. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  12. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  13. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  14. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  15. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  18. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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