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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Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon