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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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts