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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 Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
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Nigel Peace


Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate





OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


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


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
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