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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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon