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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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon