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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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon