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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. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  11. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  14. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  17. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
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