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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THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon