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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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
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A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon