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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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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon


Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon


Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon


Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon


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


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon


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


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon





Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon