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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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Life with psychopathic brother
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
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Building The Beast:
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Amazon


A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon


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


Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon


Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon


What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon


Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon


Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon


B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon


The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon


Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon


In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon


Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon


Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon


The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
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Everand


Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon


Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us


SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon


THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon


The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon