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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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
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Karin Adams
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
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or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon