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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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The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
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Nigel Peace


Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
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Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon


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


Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon


DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
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Amazon


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


Momma Llama World
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon


Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon


S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon


The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon


Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads


NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon


The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon


Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
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by Jo-Anne Duffett


From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon


PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon





The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon


Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon