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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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service