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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  10. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  11. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  12. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  13. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  14. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  15. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  16. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  17. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  18. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
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