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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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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


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


THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon


Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon


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


Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com


Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon


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


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines


THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens


EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


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


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon