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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  7. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  8. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  9. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
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    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  11. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  12. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
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    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
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    Y is for Young Adult
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