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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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor