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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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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marthagayle
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa