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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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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