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Cardboard Cowboys reading
Brian reads from the opening chapter of Cardboard Cowboys.
  1. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  15. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  16. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  17. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  18. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  19. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  20. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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