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The Blue Cross's War Horse Competition
Closing date: 29th February 2012.
Prizes: Winning writers will each receive a £50 book token, as well as an optional VIP guided tour of a Blue Cross adoption centre or hospital. Two runners up in each age group will receive a Blue Cross goody bag.
Entry fee: None stated.
Write a story of up to 500 words on either: A day in the life of a war horse during the First World War, from the horse's point of view; or A story about a soldier and his horse during the First World War, showing the relationship between the horse and his rider.
Age groups: A winner will be picked from each of two age groups: under 11 years and 12 to 15 years.
For the competition rules and how to enter visit the web site.
bluecross.org.uk/95895/short-story-competition-for-young-people.html