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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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"Bingeable space opera, best
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Amazon


Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon


Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press


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


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com


The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon


A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes


Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


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


The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon


TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com


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


GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon





The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon


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


MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon


From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert