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 Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes