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Winners 2011

Below is a list of the 2011 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:

A Monkey, A Mouse and a CPAP Machine by Marion Maz Mason & Steve B Mason
Gold

A Monkey, A Mouse and a CPAP Machine
Author: Marion Maz Mason & Steve B Mason
Chloe's Big Day Out by Rebecca Berg
Silver

Chloe's Big Day Out
Author: Rebecca Berg
Whizz! Bang! Wallop! by Judith Morrison
Bronze

Whizz! Bang! Wallop!
Author: Judith Morrison

The Strange Affair of the Ethiopian Treasure Chest by Brian John
Gold

The Strange Affair of the Ethiopian Treasure Chest
Author: Brian John
Illustrator: Boz Groden
A First Guide to Space Creatures by Faiz Kemani
Silver

A First Guide to Space Creatures
Author: Faiz Kemani
Illustrator:
The Ghostly Boy by Simon Pullman
Bronze

The Ghostly Boy
Author: Simon Pullman
Illustrator:

The Grimstone Galleries by Louise A Bruzon
Gold

The Grimstone Galleries
Author: Louise A Bruzon
Lost by Helen Smith
Silver

Lost
Author: Helen Smith
The Day I Stood Up to the School Bully by John K Wright
Bronze

The Day I Stood Up to the School Bully
Author: John K Wright

Lodestone Book One: The Sea of Storms by Mark Whiteway
Gold

Lodestone Book One: The Sea of Storms
Author: Mark Whiteway
Few Are Chosen by M T McGuire
Silver

Few Are Chosen
Author: M T McGuire
Red Bleeds the Jacaranda by R B Cheviot
Bronze

Red Bleeds the Jacaranda
Author: R B Cheviot

Unravelling by Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn
Gold

Unravelling
Author: Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn
Serene Maiden by James G Skinner
Bronze

Serene Maiden
Author: James G Skinner
Yes and PIgs Might Fly by Linda Louisa Dell
Bronze

Yes and PIgs Might Fly
Author: Linda Louisa Dell

Revolve by Sineás Kent
Silver

Revolve
Author: Sineás Kent

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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford


BELIEVING IN HORSES
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon


LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok


Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon


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