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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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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon


Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon


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


OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray


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


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


Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett


Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon


The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon


THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon


Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon


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


Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon


Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon


Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon


HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon





THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon


The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon


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


The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon