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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. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  14. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
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    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  16. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
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    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
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    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  19. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  20. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  21. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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