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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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