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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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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
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by Stephen Ford


A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


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


POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
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The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand


Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com


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


Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon


Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
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MikiTaylor


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


The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon





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


Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


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