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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. School days
    03:57
    School days
  11. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  12. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  13. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  14. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  15. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  16. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  17. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  18. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  19. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
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