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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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon