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.
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- 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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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon