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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  12. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  13. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  14. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  15. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  16. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  17. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  18. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  19. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  20. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
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