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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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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon


Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon


The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


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


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams


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


The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds


The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon


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


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon


The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon


ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'





THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon