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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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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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