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.
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:
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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
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
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias