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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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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon


One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank


SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing


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


The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon


REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


Gigglet Goes to School
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Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


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





THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon


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


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes