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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
A moving tale of friendship,
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
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Paranormal thrillers to
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Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
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THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
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