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 Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon