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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Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon