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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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon