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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  12. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  13. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  16. Relationship Behaviour
    01:57
    Relationship Behaviour
  17. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  18. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  19. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  20. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
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