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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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon