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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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
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Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
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Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon