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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. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  12. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  13. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  14. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  15. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  16. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  18. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  19. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  20. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
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