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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
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)
Red Ribbon Bands
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 30/40 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.
Red Ribbon
STUFF, The Fortunes, Foibles, and Fiascos of Those Who Sought to Understand Matter
Author: George Graybill
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Ship Rats
Set sail for thrills & danger!
(for kids 7 - 10)
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Idi & The Oracle’s Quest
Magic and adventure
in this YA fantasy.
www.amazon.co.uk
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
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My Aunt Manya
Based on the true story.
’A heart-warming novel.’
www.josepatterson.com
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
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The Fridge Drawings
Money laundering puts
relationships into meltdown.
www.amazon.com
THE REINDEER CAPER
A missing reindeer, a
murdered elf and Santa in jail
www.amazon.co.uk
The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
Accepting My Gay Self
Funny, tear jerker, honest,
authentic, thought provoking
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Staten Island Butcher
A priest & an alcoholic
team up to catch a killer!
www.amazon.com
DIARY OF A SNOOPY CAT
From the award-winning author
R F KRISTI
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REGAINING LIFE'S WINDING TRAIL
The unusual life of
a scientist and poet
www.austinmacauley.com
Where I Belong
When the past is forgotten,
the future can change
www.amazon.co.uk
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
LEA CROFT
WHO KILLED HERBERT GRANT?
A multilayered mystery
www.amazon.co.uk
The Frog Who Was Blue
A witty, charming tale
for a very worthy cause
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Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
PROFESSOR PARRO...
Good & bad choices result
in mystery & adventure.
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TRUTH AND REVENGE
Secrecy and revenge...
and a shameful family secret
www.amazon.co.uk
LAUREL
Poems of love, loss
and lovers’ rivalries.
www.petercowlam.one
Cruising the Mediterranean
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ABSENCE, Whispers and Shadow
’A superbly plotted fantasy.’
An epic paranormal fantasy.
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Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com