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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
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    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Who likes stories?
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    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
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    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
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    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
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    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
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    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
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    Story build (part 2)
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    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
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    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
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    Questions for Vivian
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    School Questions
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    Stories are people
  13. Pupils' questions
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    Reading of The River
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
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    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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    Questions from schools
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    A question about Charlie and Lola
  18. Making the change
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    Making the change
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    Reluctant reader to avid writer
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