Winners 2011
Below is a list of the 2011 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:
Gold
I Fought Them All, The life and ring battles of Prize-fighting legend Tom Sharkey
Author: Greg Lewis & Moira Sharkey
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FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
The Assassin of Malcoze
An assassin’s plot will
change the kingdom forever
Amazon
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
Tell Me You Love Me
Hollywood child stars
battle lies & corruption
Amazon
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
Last Star Standing
Kirkus-starred adventure
"A deeply addictive read" SPR
Amazon
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
The Labyrinthine Journey
A mysterious message.
A mission from the gods.
www.amazon.com
The Irish bog imp tales
Lock up your donkeys,
the bog imps are coming!
www.irishbogimptales.com
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
Blood of a Fallen God
EPIC, DARK,
FUN
Amazon
Running from Covid in our...
Paradoxical journey of losing
and finding freedom in an RV
Amazon
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
BAD BITCHES AND POWER PITCHES
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
May’s Boys
Peace will take her boy
if their plan fails
Amazon
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon