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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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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
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