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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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon