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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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon