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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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams