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Winners 2012

Below is a list of the 2012 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:

The Red Boat by Hannah Cumming
Gold

The Red Boat
Author: Hannah Cumming
Rabbityness by Jo Empson
Bronze

Rabbityness
Author: Jo Empson

Christmas Steps. New Rhymes for the Season by Mary Ann O'Leary
Gold

Christmas Steps. New Rhymes for the Season
Author: Mary Ann O'Leary
Where's My Bloomers? by Jo Bright
Silver

Where's My Bloomers?
Author: Jo Bright
There's A Monster Under My Bed!  by Sammy Sutterton
Bronze

There's A Monster Under My Bed!
Author: Sammy Sutterton

Ante's Inferno by Griselda Heppel
Gold

Ante's Inferno
Author: Griselda Heppel
Chosen by Neil Harrison
Silver

Chosen
Author: Neil Harrison
James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra by Colm McElwain
Bronze

James Clyde and the Diamonds of Orchestra
Author: Colm McElwain

Sun Fish, Moon Fish by Morag Lewis
Gold

Sun Fish, Moon Fish
Author: Morag Lewis
Neil's War by Neil W. Murphy
Silver

Neil's War
Author: Neil W. Murphy
FireSeed One by Catherine Stine
Bronze

FireSeed One
Author: Catherine Stine

Black Bird, White Bird by Peter Gauld
Gold

Black Bird, White Bird
Author: Peter Gauld
Dangerous Waters by  Anne Allen
Silver

Dangerous Waters
Author: Anne Allen
Black Eagle Force: Eye of the Storm,  by Buck Steinke & Ken Farmer
Bronze

Black Eagle Force: Eye of the Storm,
Author: Buck Steinke & Ken Farmer
The Flowers of Evil. An Entertainment by Simon Acland
Bronze

The Flowers of Evil. An Entertainment
Author: Simon Acland

India. Through Alien Eyes,  by Mohan & Narottam Mishra
Gold

India. Through Alien Eyes,
Author: Mohan & Narottam Mishra
Passing Through the Woods by David Gwilym Anthony
Bronze

Passing Through the Woods
Author: David Gwilym Anthony
The Sky's the Limit by Susie Bennett
Bronze

The Sky's the Limit
Author: Susie Bennett

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


Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon


Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon


Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read


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


MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com


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


The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari


Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service


Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor


THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon


Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon


SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon


TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader


Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon


Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor


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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon


No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford


The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon


JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon





Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible


Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon


The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds