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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. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  11. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  12. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  13. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  14. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  15. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  16. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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