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 Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon