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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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens