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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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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD


FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa


A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon


The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


There's a Duck in the House
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Amazon


The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK


THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman


The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


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


THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon


SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez


Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon


SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh


THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


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


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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon


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


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


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Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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