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
lulu.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon