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 Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter