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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. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  11. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  12. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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