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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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible