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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THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
A Faulty Eviction
Eccentric tenants band
together to fight an eviction.
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
Family Redefined
Childhood Reflections on
the Impact of Divorce
www.familyredefinedbook.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
www.amazon.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
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www.theprooffairy.com
BAD BITCHES AND POWER PITCHES
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
The Vulture Island, Book 1
Young boy faces an amazing
vulture and dangerous ventures
www.etsy.com
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
The Melody of Three
1815. And the fate of worlds
is in Rein's hands.
www.amazon.com
Sven and the Purse of Silver
An exciting Viking story
for 5 to 8 year-olds
Amazon
The Power of Positivity:
The ABC's of a Pandemic
5 Star Rating on Amazon!
Amazon
The Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
The Demonic Virtue
The tale of all tales.
The journey of Atopher.
Amazon
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
Zuma the Dog
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merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com