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.
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- 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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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon