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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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon