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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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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The Other Lotus Girl
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A story of travel, friendship,
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
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of The Dark Rituals Saga
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Popina & Slumberina
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Growth and Self Discovery
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
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