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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. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  11. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  16. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  19. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
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