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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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
shinyfriendssupersquad.com
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon