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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Angry Arthur
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Learn to manage big feelings
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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