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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  10. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  11. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  12. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  13. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  14. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  15. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  16. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  17. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
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    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
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