Winners 2021
Below is a list of the 2021 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)
- Category 7: Audio Book - Children/Young Adult
- Category 8: Audio Book - Adult
- Category 9: Best Book Cover - Children/Young Adult
- Category 10: Best Book Cover - Adult
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Bronze
Olive the Worrying Wiener: A Short Tale about a Particularly Long Dog
Author: Ally Arena
Illustrator: Rafaela Sukiyama
Bronze
Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear
Author: Alysia Ssentamu, Michael Ssentamu
Illustrator: Noor Alshalabi
Bronze
Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results: How an Explorer, an Engineer and a Statesman shaped our Modern World
Author: Brad Borkan and David Hirzel
Gold
The Girl Who Looked Beyond the Stars: Sheena Meyer
Author: L. B. Anne
Performed by: Alaura Howery
Silver
Amanda Lester and the Pink Sugar Conspiracy
Author: Paula Berinstein
Performed by: Allan Corduner
Silver
My Memory Told Me a Secret
Author: Jeremy C. Bradley-Silverio Donato
Performed by: Matthew Lyon
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
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or Revive Your Novel
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon