Winners 2011
Below is a list of the 2011 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:
Gold
I Fought Them All, The life and ring battles of Prize-fighting legend Tom Sharkey
Author: Greg Lewis & Moira Sharkey
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon