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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If Roses Were Blue
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray