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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Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
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Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon