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 War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon