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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 ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
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by Luke Icarus Simon


Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon


Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon


Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service


The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


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


If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon


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


Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com


THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams


PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon


POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo


The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon


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


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon


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


Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon





The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon


DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon


Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon