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The Black Flamingo
Dean gives us a flavour of The Black Flamingo with a reading from the opening chapter.
  1. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  14. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  15. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  16. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  17. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  18. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  19. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  20. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
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