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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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon