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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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
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feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
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MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
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SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
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by Chris Meade
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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