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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
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    The World of the Crossing
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    Simon Cowell
  3. Raj
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    Raj
  4. Characters
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    Characters
  5. Finishing feelings
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    Finishing feelings
  6. School dinners
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    School dinners
  7. Thames
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    Thames
  8. Favourite book
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    Favourite book
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    Next book
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    Favourite author
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    The hero birds
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    The World of the Crossing
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    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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    The life of Matthew Henson
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    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
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    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
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    Taking Up Boxing
  20. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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