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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  12. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  13. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  14. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  17. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  18. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  19. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
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