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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. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  11. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  12. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  13. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  14. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  17. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  18. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
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