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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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon