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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. Family matters
    03:43
    Family matters
  3. Tips for budding authors
    02:37
    Tips for budding authors
  4. Man reads out loud!
    07:10
    Man reads out loud!
  5. Pause for thought
    04:47
    Pause for thought
  6. Hamish and the Never People
    06:03
    Hamish and the Never People
  7. Question me silly!
    09:48
    Question me silly!
  8. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  9. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  10. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  11. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  13. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  14. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  15. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  16. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
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    08:10
    The importance of libraries
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