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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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads