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 WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Sophia and Sinclair Get Lost!
A rabbit and a turtle get
lost in a hay maze!
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon