
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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BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
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Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon