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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. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. School days
    03:57
    School days
  14. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  15. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  16. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  17. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  18. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  19. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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