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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. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  10. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  11. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  12. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  13. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  16. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  18. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
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