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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Montana and her friends
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon