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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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon