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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Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon