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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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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds


Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
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Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon


If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon


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


Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon


THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
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