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Finalist: 9-12 year olds

Luella Slaughter Mummy on a deadline

Age 9

9-12 year olds

I painted my mum the day she handed in her finished book to her publisher. It was a special moment. I wanted to draw her tired and happy at the same time. And because I love her so very much. And I was proud of her.