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Tilly Smith, Geography Student Hero

Tuesday December 27, 2005
Tilly Smith, the 11 year-old geography student who recognized the signs of impending tsunami in Thailand last year, warning others and saving lives, has been recognized as the child of the year by French magazine Mon Quotidien. The magazine, which hits newsstands today, features Tilly on its cover.

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December 8, 2006 at 4:15 pm
(1) Anon says:

I go to school with Tilly Smith, not only did she save 100 tourists from the tsunami but she is so amazing i love her to bits. You are a life saver and gorgeous! xxxx

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