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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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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
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WELCOME TO OPINE
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An epic conflict
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
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Amazon


THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
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THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
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DRAGONDAH
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
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Miki Taylor


CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
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by Rebecca A. Cathey


Thar She Blows
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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If Roses Were Blue
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
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