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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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon