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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BATTLE GROUND
Award-winning UK-based
dystopia. Time to be brave…
Amazon
Let Me Tell You Something
Human relationships
hilariously explored
Amazon
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
The Animals at the Zoo
A Fun & Educational Picture
Book for Kids Ages 2-5
Amazon
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
Hilarious Zombies and Vampires
and Witches—Oh My!
www.reganwhmacaulay.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
PETRIFIED PETE
Read along as Pete makes
an important discovery.
Amazon
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Boost Your Creativity,
Resilience & Passion
Amazon
An Only Child's Diary
For girls facing the
challenge of growing up
Amazon
Hidden Heroes of our Community
A memoir that celebrates the
value of community nursing.
Amazon
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths
Kings were serial killers
who preyed upon nations.
Amazon
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
Emilie by Ingrid Ramsdale
Gripping historical adventure
brimming with emotion
Ingrid Ramsdale
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
The Graceful Ghost
Page-turning antics with
ghosts in a ballet school!
Amazon
Passionate Travellers
Around the World on 21
Incredible Journeys in History
www.amazon.co.uk
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
May’s Boys
Peace will take her boy
if their plan fails
Amazon
Limerick Comics
Lighthearted, original with
lots of exciting facts!
www.limerickcomics.com
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Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
PROSE, POETRY AND MEDITATION
'...warmth, passion, insight &
thought-provoking scenarios."
Amazon
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies