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.
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- 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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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
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Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon