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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. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  10. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  11. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  12. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  13. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  14. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  17. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  18. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
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