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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. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  12. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  13. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  15. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  16. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  17. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  18. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  19. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  20. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
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