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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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon