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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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