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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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I FEEL YOUR STARE
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
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Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon


The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon


The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon


Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon


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


Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon


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


The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon





Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
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Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon