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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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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
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Millie’s Magic
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Amazon


Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
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Amazon


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


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
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THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon


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


I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple


Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon


Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon


I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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