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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Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon