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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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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marthagayle
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon