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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OUT OF TIME
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M. Jacqueline Murray
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
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Metaworx
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon