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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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon