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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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MUMMY TRUMPS
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin


WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


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


Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com


Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon


TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon


MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand


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


Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read


I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor





The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland


Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com


Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon