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 SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com