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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.

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If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:

Real Jungle Tales  by Jesse Byrd
Gold

Real Jungle Tales
Author: Jesse Byrd
Illustrator: Andressa Meissner
The Wrong Stripes by Arjun Rihan
Gold

The Wrong Stripes
Author: Arjun Rihan
Dinner on the Doorstep by Elizabeth Cummings
Silver

Dinner on the Doorstep
Author: Elizabeth Cummings
Golden Sparkles: An Introduction to Mindfulness by Catarina R Peterson
Silver

Golden Sparkles: An Introduction to Mindfulness
Author: Catarina R Peterson
Piccadilly and the Jolly Raindrops by Lisa Anne Novelline
Silver

Piccadilly and the Jolly Raindrops
Author: Lisa Anne Novelline
Splat! by Robin Bennett
Bronze

Splat!
Author: Robin Bennett
What on earth is under my bed?  by Laura Quinn
Bronze

What on earth is under my bed?
Author: Laura Quinn

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life by Bryan R. Johnson
Gold

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life
Author: Bryan R. Johnson
Cody the Pony Goes to Pony Club by Michelle Path
Silver

Cody the Pony Goes to Pony Club
Author: Michelle Path
Big Fish Dreams by Lori Peelen
Bronze

Big Fish Dreams
Author: Lori Peelen
Nibbler & Captain Make Peace by Kathy J. Perry
Bronze

Nibbler & Captain Make Peace
Author: Kathy J. Perry
Tricky Times by Laura Irelan
Bronze

Tricky Times
Author: Laura Irelan

My Dad, the Earth Warrior, by Gary Haq
Gold

My Dad, the Earth Warrior,
Author: Gary Haq
The Time Hunters by Carl Ashmore
Silver

The Time Hunters
Author: Carl Ashmore
FAB (Friends Against Bullying) Club 2 by Alex Hallatt
Bronze

FAB (Friends Against Bullying) Club 2
Author: Alex Hallatt
In the Shadow of the Sphinx by A K Wallis
Bronze

In the Shadow of the Sphinx
Author: A K Wallis
The Snow Witch by Rosie Boyes
Bronze

The Snow Witch
Author: Rosie Boyes

Fury Frayed by Melissa Haag
Gold

Fury Frayed
Author: Melissa Haag
Hexborn by A M Manay
Silver

Hexborn
Author: A M Manay
Snowsisters by Tom Wilinsky & Jen Sternick
Silver

Snowsisters
Author: Tom Wilinsky & Jen Sternick
Jack Gregson & The Forgotten Portal by Peter Wilson
Bronze

Jack Gregson & The Forgotten Portal
Author: Peter Wilson
The Devil's Poetry by Louise Cole
Bronze

The Devil's Poetry
Author: Louise Cole

Pas De Deux: A Dance For Two by Lynn Turner
Gold

Pas De Deux: A Dance For Two
Author: Lynn Turner
The Tree That Grew Through Iron by McKenzie Austin
Gold

The Tree That Grew Through Iron
Author: McKenzie Austin
A Contrary Wind by Lona Manning
Silver

A Contrary Wind
Author: Lona Manning
Apotheosis by Joshua Edward Smith
Silver

Apotheosis
Author: Joshua Edward Smith
Survivor’s Dawn by Ashley Warren
Silver

Survivor’s Dawn
Author: Ashley Warren
Behind the Fan by Caroline Walken
Bronze

Behind the Fan
Author: Caroline Walken
Bocas by Thomas M. Barron
Bronze

Bocas
Author: Thomas M. Barron
Resonance by Jennifer Greenhall
Bronze

Resonance
Author: Jennifer Greenhall
Sally by J Schlenker
Bronze

Sally
Author: J Schlenker
The Storyteller’s Throne by Jocelyn Bates
Bronze

The Storyteller’s Throne
Author: Jocelyn Bates

Blemished but not Broken by Kay Kinsley Adams
Gold

Blemished but not Broken
Author: Kay Kinsley Adams
Addicted to Hate by Lucia Mann
Silver

Addicted to Hate
Author: Lucia Mann
Failing Students or Failing Schools? by Faith Borkowsky
Silver

Failing Students or Failing Schools?
Author: Faith Borkowsky
Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty by Lori A. Reichel
Bronze

Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty
Author: Lori A. Reichel
Internet of Things: Digitize or Die by Nicolas Windpassinger
Bronze

Internet of Things: Digitize or Die
Author: Nicolas Windpassinger

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MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
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PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon


My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon


Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon


The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon


Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon


VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon


Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon


THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon


Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon


The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon


The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service


The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon


Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon


Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon


Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon


HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon


RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon


Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon





The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon


The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon


Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads


DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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