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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. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  13. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  17. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  18. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  19. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
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