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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Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing