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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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service