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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. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  12. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  13. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  14. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  17. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  18. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  19. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  20. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
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