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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
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    Themes of books
  2. Introducing Cookie
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    Introducing Cookie
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  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
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  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
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  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
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  6. Illustrating the Book
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  7. Pets
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  8. Inspiration
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  9. Hooked on Reading
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  10. Becoming an Author
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    Becoming an Author
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  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
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  12. More Cookie Books
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    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  14. Meeting the Wolf Queen
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    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  15. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
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    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Writing – when why how?
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    Writing – when why how?
  19. Writing historical fiction
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    Writing historical fiction
  20. Questions from Schools
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    Questions from Schools
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    Questions from pupils
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