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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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
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