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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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon