
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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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
BROKEN
A victim to survivor love
story with a twist.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com