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Winners 2011

Below is a list of the 2011 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:

A Monkey, A Mouse and a CPAP Machine by Marion Maz Mason & Steve B Mason
Gold

A Monkey, A Mouse and a CPAP Machine
Author: Marion Maz Mason & Steve B Mason
Chloe's Big Day Out by Rebecca Berg
Silver

Chloe's Big Day Out
Author: Rebecca Berg
Whizz! Bang! Wallop! by Judith Morrison
Bronze

Whizz! Bang! Wallop!
Author: Judith Morrison

The Strange Affair of the Ethiopian Treasure Chest by Brian John
Gold

The Strange Affair of the Ethiopian Treasure Chest
Author: Brian John
Illustrator: Boz Groden
A First Guide to Space Creatures by Faiz Kemani
Silver

A First Guide to Space Creatures
Author: Faiz Kemani
Illustrator:
The Ghostly Boy by Simon Pullman
Bronze

The Ghostly Boy
Author: Simon Pullman
Illustrator:

The Grimstone Galleries by Louise A Bruzon
Gold

The Grimstone Galleries
Author: Louise A Bruzon
Lost by Helen Smith
Silver

Lost
Author: Helen Smith
The Day I Stood Up to the School Bully by John K Wright
Bronze

The Day I Stood Up to the School Bully
Author: John K Wright

Lodestone Book One: The Sea of Storms by Mark Whiteway
Gold

Lodestone Book One: The Sea of Storms
Author: Mark Whiteway
Few Are Chosen by M T McGuire
Silver

Few Are Chosen
Author: M T McGuire
Red Bleeds the Jacaranda by R B Cheviot
Bronze

Red Bleeds the Jacaranda
Author: R B Cheviot

Unravelling by Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn
Gold

Unravelling
Author: Lindsay Stanberry-Flynn
Serene Maiden by James G Skinner
Bronze

Serene Maiden
Author: James G Skinner
Yes and PIgs Might Fly by Linda Louisa Dell
Bronze

Yes and PIgs Might Fly
Author: Linda Louisa Dell

Revolve by Sineás Kent
Silver

Revolve
Author: Sineás Kent

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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


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


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


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read


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


The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon


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


MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


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


You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon


Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon


Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon


AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon


SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon


The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon


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