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 MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
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OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon