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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  11. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  12. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  13. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  16. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  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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