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 Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon