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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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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
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DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes


The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon


ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com


THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon


It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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Oscar and Friends...
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a world where everyone belongs
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon





NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
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