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Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
Catherine talks about the characters in her books and the real people who inspired them.
  1. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  2. The start of it all
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    The start of it all
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  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
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  4. Illustrations
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    Illustrations
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  5. Reading
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    Reading
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  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
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    Questions from Halley and Ryan
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  7. Codes and puzzles
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    Codes and puzzles
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  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
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    Questions from Ian and Keiran
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  9. Questions from all over the place!
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    Questions from all over the place!
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  10. Scottish words and questions from schools
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  11. The life of Matthew Henson
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    The life of Matthew Henson
  12. Scrapbooks and plans
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    Scrapbooks and plans
  13. Social media and influencers
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    Social media and influencers
  14. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
  15. UK schools vs American schools
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    UK schools vs American schools
  16. The right words in the right order
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    The right words in the right order
  17. How did you learn to draw?
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    How did you learn to draw?
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    School days
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