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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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Jumperell
A cheeky frog, magical
mayhem & colourful fun!
by Anna Spencer
Bright Stars Surround Us
Love, Adventure, and
Romance Across the Galaxy
by Mary Connaughty-Sullivan
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Erig the Earwig
Award-Winning Nature and
Friendship Stories for Ages 5–
by Andy Evans
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
by Joseph Robert Parent
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes