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 Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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