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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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
Raw, visceral, unflinching...
ties that bind coming unbound
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon