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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From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon