Winners 2017
Below is a list of the 2017 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.
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- 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:
Silver
Herakles: Book 5- Early Myths: Kids Books on Greek Myth
Author: Dr. Simon Spence and Colm Lawton
Gold
Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America
Author: Katrina Shawver
Bronze
I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships
Author: Michael S Sorensen
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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon