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.
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- 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:
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Inconvenient Memories: A Personal Account of the Tiananmen Square Incident and the China Before and After
Author: Anna Wang
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez