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 Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon