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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 Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  14. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  15. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  16. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  18. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  19. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  20. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  21. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  22. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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