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 PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner