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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
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    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
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    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
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    Questions for Vivian
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    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  12. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  13. 100 Words on Friendship
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    100 Words on Friendship
  14. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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    01:12
    Working with young writers
  16. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  18. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  19. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
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