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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)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  12. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  13. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  14. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  15. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  16. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  17. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  19. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  20. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
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