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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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An inspiring, heartfelt
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The Faces She Sees
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Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
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HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
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+ dash of GOT
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes


Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
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Truth Was Once Taboo
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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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