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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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon