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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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon