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 COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon