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:
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 Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon