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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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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