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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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
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THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
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FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon