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 Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon