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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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon