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 Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon