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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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read