Winners 2018
Below is a list of the 2018 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:
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon