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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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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