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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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon