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 Power of Positivity:
The ABC's of a Pandemic
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Amazon
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
www.amazon.co.uk
Running From Hippos
A memoir of trauma and
depression and recovery
Amazon
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
The Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
Ripley of Valor
Engaging character, likable,
fascinating.' BookPipeline
www.thorensyndergaard.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
Oh Daddy Chronicles
Laugh at Trump...Then
laugh some more...Repeat.
Amazon
Bad Bitches & Power Pitches
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
www.amazon.com
Signs in the Dark
1 deaf teen captive,1 innocent
suspect. Suspense & romance.
Amazon
Pet Food Ind. is Not Telling
Develop Good Practices
For a Healthier Dog
Amazon
The Wandering Investor
Personal adventures, business
outlooks and observations
Bookbaby
Thriving After Sexual Abuse
Well-written and sensitive
guidebook for a wide audience
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Passionate Travellers
Around the World on 21
Incredible Journeys in History
www.amazon.co.uk
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Peter the Picky Polar Bear
What kind of polar bear
doesn’t like fish?
Amazon
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT
YOU WILL BE? An inspiring
gift for any hopeful youngster
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
A Puppy's Tale
A story of love, loss, and
finding the courage to love.
Amazon
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
The Rainbow Boat by H Ferreira
Inclusive fantasy-adventure
kids’ picture book.
www.sandandglitter.com
The Animals at the Zoo
A Fun & Educational Picture
Book for Kids Ages 2-5
Amazon
King of the Nine Hells
A possessed book of the Dark
Ages threatens the world.
Barnes & Noble
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
Eye of the Turtle
Thrilling adventure with
environmental theme (8+)
Gloria Barnett