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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  12. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  13. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  14. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  15. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  16. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  17. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  18. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  19. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  20. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
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