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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  8. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  9. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  10. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  11. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  12. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  13. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  14. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  15. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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