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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SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Hero, a Hag, and Foggle-nogger
The Race for Croggerpooey
Humorous middle grade fantasy
store.bookbaby.com
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
Passionate Travellers
Around the World on 21
Incredible Journeys in History
www.amazon.co.uk
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon
A Faulty Eviction
Eccentric tenants band
together to fight an eviction.
Amazon
Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
The Assassin of Malcoze
An assassin’s plot will
change the kingdom forever
Amazon
IMAGINE THAT
WINNER/GOLD MEDAL
Children's Books Ages 6-8
www.amazon.com
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
“SELFLOVE” for a 10% discount
Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
www.bookbaby.com
Stormy Weather
The story of a boy who
joined the Marines
Amazon
Maya and the Turtle
A Korean Fairytale
Check out the audiobook
www.amazon.co.uk
Just Say "$%#&! NO!"
A Book Dedicated to the
Well Intended Overextended!
Amazon
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
THE FLOATING UMBRELLA
There could be more
than meets the eye.
www.amazon.com