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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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon