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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“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon