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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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts