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 SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon