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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by Linda Soules
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Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon