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 Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon