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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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon