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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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon