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.
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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Inconvenient Memories: A Personal Account of the Tiananmen Square Incident and the China Before and After
Author: Anna Wang
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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon