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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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Sara My Sara
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon


Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon


Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon


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


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


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams


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


EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon


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


Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon


From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor





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WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon


I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop


A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com