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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May’s Boys
Peace will take her boy
if their plan fails
Amazon
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Daily creative inspiration and
mindfulness tools for authors.
Amazon
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
www.bookbaby.com
The Graceful Ghost
Page-turning antics with
ghosts in a ballet school!
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
RANGER NADER
A boy & a magic axe fight a
demigod to save the world.
Amazon
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
Cuckoo Clock New York
Kindertransport-What happened
to the children in WW2?
www.amazon.com
Peter the Picky Polar Bear
What kind of polar bear
doesn’t like fish?
Amazon
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Maya and the Turtle
A Korean Fairytale
Check out the audiobook
www.amazon.co.uk
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
REMARKABLE WOMEN IN VERSE
Rosa Parks, Helen Keller and
F Nightingale in rhyming verse
Amazon
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon