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 JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon