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:
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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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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon