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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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott