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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  11. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  12. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  13. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  14. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  15. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  17. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  18. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  19. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
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