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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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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
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by P G H Hannaford


POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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by David Milnes


Angry Arthur
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Learn to manage big feelings
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
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by P G H Hannaford


Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
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