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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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon