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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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
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Momma Llama World
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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