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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. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  12. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  13. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  14. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  15. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  16. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  17. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  18. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  19. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  20. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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