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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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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