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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Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
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INDIEGUANA
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon