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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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon