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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. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  10. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  11. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  12. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  13. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  14. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  15. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  18. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
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