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 Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon