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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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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand


Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon


“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon


Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon


NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon


BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon


WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate


The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon


Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon


A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis


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


Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon


BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon


Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts





SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon


Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon


THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon