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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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes