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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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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
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+ dash of GOT
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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THE COIN
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
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Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon


THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon


LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon


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high fantasy series
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