Finalists 2018
Below is a list of the 2018 FINALISTS 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.
The WINNERS will be announced on April 1st, 2019.
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)
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Golden Sparkles: An Introduction to Mindfulness
Author: Catarina R Peterson
Illustrator: Mateya Arkova
Responsive Dementia Care: Fewer Behaviors Fewer Drugs
Author: Helen Buell Whitworth, James A Whitworth
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 30/40 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.
Red Ribbon
STUFF, The Fortunes, Foibles, and Fiascos of Those Who Sought to Understand Matter
Author: George Graybill
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No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
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Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
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Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon