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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. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  10. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  11. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  12. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  15. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  16. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  17. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  18. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
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