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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. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  11. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  13. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  14. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  15. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  18. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  19. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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