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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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A voyage into the unknown -
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines


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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon


Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon


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


THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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