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 GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon