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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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Shadow Apprentice
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
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MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
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The Faces She Sees
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
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