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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
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    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  12. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  13. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  14. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  18. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  19. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
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