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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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon