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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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne