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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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Life with psychopathic brother
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CLEAR-CUTS
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The Faces She Sees
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon


Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
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Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
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