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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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Nantucket Monsters
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


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


The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon


CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon


Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon


Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon


Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon


One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon





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