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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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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
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The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon


NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon


Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon


The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon


Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon


Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon