
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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Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
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THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
www.suziedaggett.com
COLONY
A mist-shrouded island with
an ancient terror at its heart
www.benjamin-cross.com
Jack and the Lean Stalk
A spooky midnight meeting!
Will Jack make friend or foe?
www.amazon.com
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
The Staten Island Butcher
Priest tries to rescue
student from serial killer
www.georgerhopkins.com
The Moon Pigeon
It's one small hop
for pigeonkind!
www.amazon.co.uk
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
What are You Willing to Risk?
Engaging dystopian novel,
think young adult 1984.
www.amazon.com
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
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F’lorna of Rodesh
Life's more than simply song &
dance. Destiny cries out!
www.amazon.com
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
The Book of Revelations
A woman finds self-acceptance
overcoming many challenges
Amazon
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
Ekleipsis
Ordinary people battling
perverse needs and desires
books2read.com
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
Were You Born for Such a Time?
A "must read" for every teen
and all who know a teen!
www.carolynhayes.net
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THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
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Letters from the Dead
Killer seeks revenge
for his daughter's suicide
www.georgerhopkins.com