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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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A novel of love, impending
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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
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The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon


THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon


The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon


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


50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon


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


CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon


Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon


The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


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


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





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


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon


THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
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