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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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding