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.
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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:
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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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read