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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. 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. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  12. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  13. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  14. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  15. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  16. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  18. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  19. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  20. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
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