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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An environmental gem for the
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor