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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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)
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THE DRY by Rebecca Nolen
This book is a feast
for the senses.
www.amazon.com
DIARY OF A SNOOPY CAT
From the award-winning author
R F KRISTI
www.incabookseries.com
CHIME
Boston 2062. Two technicians
make a discovery…
www.amazon.co.uk
Love Everlasting
- because love knows
no boundaries
www.amazon.com
CHILDREN OF EARTH AND STAR
"Magnificently illustrated
love story" * "Very sweet"
www.amazon.com
DON’T COME CRYING HOME
Frank compelling autobiography
brought tears to my eyes.
www.abig-read.com
Lucy Finds a Home
An adorable, sweet book
that children will love!
www.amazon.com
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Poetry, flash & short story
up to 8k words. Top prize £200
www.earlyworkspress.co.uk
THE SILENT PARTNER
AND OTHER STORIES OF TRUTH
"An absolute must-read"
www.troubador.co.uk
My Aunt Manya
Based on the true story.
’A heart-warming novel.’
www.josepatterson.com
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
A TRILOGY Zombies and vampires
and witches, oh my!
www.squareup.com
Looking Glass Friends
3 times award winner!
Poetic love story.
www.amazon.co.uk
LAUREL
Poems of love, loss
and lovers’ rivalries.
www.petercowlam.one
GORGEOUS GEORGE AND HIS
STUPID STINK STORIES ’Funnyer
than David Walyums’ Boy, 6
www.amazon.co.uk
CLASSICS
Encouraging kids to read them.
"Totally Unputdownable"
www.amazon.com
ABSENCE, Whispers and Shadow
’A superbly plotted fantasy.’
An epic paranormal fantasy.
www.amazon.com
London for Immigrant Suckers
The decline and breakup
of Yugoslavia
www.amazon.com
Shattered Lies
“Poignant tale of bigotry,
deceit, and betrayal.”
www.sjfranciswriter.com
Idi & The Oracle’s Quest
Magic and adventure
in this YA fantasy.
www.amazon.co.uk
Blemished But Not Broken
“A 5 star Reader’s Favorite”
Gritty - filled with drama
www.amazon.com
One Little Black Nose
A boy, his dog and a sweet
adventure that kids will love!
www.amazon.co.uk
Space Cop Zack
PROTECTOR OF THE GALAXY
“Fantastically fun!” WSA
www.donwinn.com
The Frog Who Was Blue
A witty, charming tale
for a very worthy cause
www.troubador.co.uk
The Adventures of Fawn Book 1
"Should be made into a film"
"A great read for any age"
www.amazon.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
Is Dara the Savior of a
World Built to Break Her?
www.amazon.com
London for Immigrant Suckers
The decline and breakup
of Yugoslavia
www.amazon.com
SERENDIPITY MYSTERY
No jungle can tame this
cat’s sense of adventure.
www.incabookseries.com
THE 9TH HOUR, The Detective
Temeke Crime Series, BK 1
"Wonderfully satisfying novel"
www.amazon.com
ABSENCE, Whispers and Shadow
’A superbly plotted fantasy.’
An epic paranormal fantasy.
www.amazon.com