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Honourable mention: 9-12 year olds

Daniel Brough Grandmother’s smile

Age 12

9-12 year olds

My grandmother lives overseas. I always go to see her during school holidays. I am the only grandson of my grandmother. She waits for me during vacation. She smiles, but her eyes always look sad because she is very sick. Grandma needs a big operation. I hope the operation will be successful and I hope my grandmother’s eyes are smiling too.