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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  14. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  15. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  16. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  17. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  18. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  19. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  20. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  21. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  22. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
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