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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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon