Winners 2019
Below is a list of the 2019 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:
Gold
Inconvenient Memories: A Personal Account of the Tiananmen Square Incident and the China Before and After
Author: Anna Wang
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The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon