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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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon