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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A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon