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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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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


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


Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon


Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing


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


Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon


Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon


Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon


Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon


Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes


The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank


Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon


Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon





THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon