Winners 2017
Below is a list of the 2017 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:
Silver
Herakles: Book 5- Early Myths: Kids Books on Greek Myth
Author: Dr. Simon Spence and Colm Lawton
Gold
Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America
Author: Katrina Shawver
Bronze
I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships
Author: Michael S Sorensen
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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon