Winners 2018
Below is a list of the 2018 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:
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon