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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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon