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Winners 2012

Below is a list of the 2012 WINNERS in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. The children's books were read and judged by children in 8 UK primary and secondary schools, the adult books by 2 Reading Groups, 1 in London and 1 in Stockholm. The books were marked according to EDITING, THEME, STYLE, COVER and, in the case of many of the children's books, ILLUSTRATIONS.

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If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:

The Red Boat by Hannah Cumming
Gold

The Red Boat
Author: Hannah Cumming
Rabbityness by Jo Empson
Bronze

Rabbityness
Author: Jo Empson

Christmas Steps. New Rhymes for the Season by Mary Ann O'Leary
Gold

Christmas Steps. New Rhymes for the Season
Author: Mary Ann O'Leary
Where's My Bloomers? by Jo Bright
Silver

Where's My Bloomers?
Author: Jo Bright
There's A Monster Under My Bed!  by Sammy Sutterton
Bronze

There's A Monster Under My Bed!
Author: Sammy Sutterton

Ante's Inferno by Griselda Heppel
Gold

Ante's Inferno
Author: Griselda Heppel
Chosen by Neil Harrison
Silver

Chosen
Author: Neil Harrison
James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra by Colm McElwain
Bronze

James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra
Author: Colm McElwain

Sun Fish, Moon Fish by Morag Lewis
Gold

Sun Fish, Moon Fish
Author: Morag Lewis
Neil's War by Neil W. Murphy
Silver

Neil's War
Author: Neil W. Murphy
FireSeed One by Catherine Stine
Bronze

FireSeed One
Author: Catherine Stine

Black Bird, White Bird by Peter Gauld
Gold

Black Bird, White Bird
Author: Peter Gauld
Dangerous Waters by  Anne Allen
Silver

Dangerous Waters
Author: Anne Allen
Black Eagle Force: Eye of the Storm,  by Buck Steinke & Ken Farmer
Bronze

Black Eagle Force: Eye of the Storm,
Author: Buck Steinke & Ken Farmer
The Flowers of Evil. An Entertainment by Simon Acland
Bronze

The Flowers of Evil. An Entertainment
Author: Simon Acland

India. Through Alien Eyes,  by Mohan & Narottam Mishra
Gold

India. Through Alien Eyes,
Author: Mohan & Narottam Mishra
Passing Through the Woods by David Gwilym Anthony
Bronze

Passing Through the Woods
Author: David Gwilym Anthony
The Sky's the Limit by Susie Bennett
Bronze

The Sky's the Limit
Author: Susie Bennett

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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand


The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon


Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon


The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon


I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon





THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon


Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon


Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon


Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon