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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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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
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Amazon


Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com


Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk


The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon


THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com


Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon


There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon


The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon


CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon


A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon


MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon


Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon


Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle


LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1


Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon


Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon





The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy