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 Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt