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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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong