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.
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- 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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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon