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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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com