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.
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- 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 Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
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