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 MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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INDIEGUANA
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon