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.
Jump straight to:
- Category 1: Pre-school picture books
- Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
- Category 3: Books for 9 - 12 year olds
- Category 4: Books for Teenagers
- Category 5: Books for adults (fiction)
- Category 6: Books for Adults (non-fiction)
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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