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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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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
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Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon


CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
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IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
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Amazon


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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