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.
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- 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 DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
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Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon