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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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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
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Angry Arthur
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Learn to manage big feelings
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
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RIVER WITCH
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
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