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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HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Girl & the Lock on Her Heart
An empowering book to
ignite everyone’s self love.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
UNTANGLING YOU
Take control of how u respond
to difficult relationships
www.kerryhowells.com/books
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
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Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon