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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Category 1: Pre-school picture books
Category 2: Books for 6 - 8 year olds
Silver
Herakles: Book 5- Early Myths: Kids Books on Greek Myth
Author: Dr. Simon Spence and Colm Lawton
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)
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
Red Ribbon bands
Red Ribbon
Breaking the Fourth Wall: An Uncertain Journey on Turkey's Lycian Way
Author: Michelle Sevigny
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The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
BEWITCHER
'Potent. Gripping.
A Jaw-Dropping Shocker'
www.amazon.com
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
HENRY (A Gold Medal Winner)
Incredible true story of WWII
w/orig photos & docs
www.amazon.com
The Candy Judge
**** ’Fun, educational...
beautifully illustrated...’
www.amazon.com
THE REINDEER CAPER
A missing reindeer, a
murdered elf and Santa in jail
www.amazon.co.uk
Zuma the Dog
Get your official Zuma the Dog
merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
FIND OURSELVES IN VENICE,
FLORENCE, ROME and BARCELONA
A travel memoir of adventure
www.amazon.com
Fairy Dust, Bedtime Tale #1.
A Finalist (6-8 yrs)
and Highly Recommended.
www.amazon.com
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
My Aunt Manya
Based on the true story.
’A heart-warming novel.’
www.josepatterson.com
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
YOUR FRIENDLY MBS PUBLISHER
An ethical, not-for-profit,
prize-winning company!
www.local-legend.co.uk
TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
THERE'S A BIZER IN MY BATHTUB
Interactions among nature's
bugs, flyers AND crawlers.
www.amazon.com
A TRIBUTE TO TERRY PRATCHETT
Seventeen tales of magic &
memory #defeatdementia
www.amazon.co.uk
Idi & The Oracle’s Quest
Magic and adventure
in this YA fantasy.
www.amazon.co.uk
JUST FINISH!
“Inspirational, motivational
& captivating” New Runner
www.payhip.com
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Bon voyage - take the journey,
explore those self-discoveries
www.amazon.com
REGAINING LIFE'S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
Dragonfly Surprise
Heroine with Special Needs.
Inspiring Magical Treasure!
www.DragonflySurprise.com
Common '?' Children Ask About
Puberty: Insights from a
health education expert
www.lorireichel.com/book/books
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
By Dr Henry Disney. An unusual
life of a scientist and a poet
www.austinmacauley.com
Red Falcon Publishing
Affordable, quality
self-publishing.
www.redfalconpublishing.co.uk
Dust: Before and After
A new kind of
superhero is born.
www.sesmithfl.com
Sagas and Sea Smoke
Uncover this murder mystery
from Canadian history
www.susannicol.com
Letters from the Dead
Killer seeks revenge
for his daughter's suicide
www.georgerhopkins.com
The Frog Who Was Blue
A witty, charming tale
for a very worthy cause
www.troubador.co.uk
CHILDREN OF EARTH AND STAR
"Magnificently illustrated
love story" * "Very sweet"
www.amazon.com