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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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Teen sleuths search for
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CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon


Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon


Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon


Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon


LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon


A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon


Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon


Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon





TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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