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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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Award Recipient
Amazon


THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read


Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com


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


THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon


ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress


A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts


Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon


Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon


Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com


Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com


Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon


LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon


INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon


ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley


101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon


Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon


THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace


TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon


MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes


The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon


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


Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon





THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon


WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle


Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com