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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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell