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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Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
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Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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