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 Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon