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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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon