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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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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
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by David Milnes


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Compressed fiction
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon


BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon


Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon


CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon


The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon


The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon


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


The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon


A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey





Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


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


Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon


Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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