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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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Rider of the Wind
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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“Later,” Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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A behind the scenes tour
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
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Amazon


ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
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Ashok


SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
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Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
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THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
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Popina & Slumberina
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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
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The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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by Jo-Anne Duffett


Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
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