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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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Inspirational Mindset Journey
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon


“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon


Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service





DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon


The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon


HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon