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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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon