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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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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