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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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon