BUDDING young scribe Eloise Wood has landed a Ottakers/Faber National Poetry Prize.
The 12-year-old Dallam School student from Lindale, landed the prestigious award in the nine-12 section, with her poem The Magic Sleigh, which was chosen by poet laureate Andrew Motion from more than 7,000 entries.
Eloise was due to receive her surprise award last night at a special ceremony in Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre.
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