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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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service