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 Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon