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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 Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
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Amazon


My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon


More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith


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


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD


Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible


WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon


DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon


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


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


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon


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


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon





WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon


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