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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. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  12. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  15. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  16. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  17. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  18. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  19. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  20. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
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