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 DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon