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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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Jumperell
A cheeky frog, magical
mayhem & colourful fun!
by Anna Spencer
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon