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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WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
JUST FINISH!
“Inspirational, motivational
& captivating” New Runner
www.payhip.com
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Daily creative inspiration and
mindfulness tools for authors.
Amazon
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Zuma the Dog
Get your official Zuma the Dog
merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
Ekleipsis
Ordinary people battling
perverse needs and desires
books2read.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Maya and the Turtle
A Korean Fairytale
Check out the audiobook
www.amazon.co.uk
THE MAGIC YOU DON'T SEE
Your chance to be the
vocalist in the book!
www.frontporchstorytelling.com
SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
THE GOA FILE
Thrilling historical novel set
in Argentina 1945 - 1982
www.goodreads.com
THE DISAPPEARING DIRECTOR
A mystery with intrigue,
romance, and ghostly aura
www.amazon.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
www.amazon.co.uk
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
THE AWAN LAKE SERIES
CANADIAN COZY MYSTERIES
set in Canada’s Lake Country
www.peterkingsmill.ca
The Wandering Investor
Personal adventures, business
outlooks and observations
Bookbaby
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
No Deadly Medicine
A gripping debut thriller
fast paced and unputdownable!
www.amazon.co.uk
CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT
King Arthur uses kids to
create a modern Camelot
www.amazon.com
Redefining Normal
Two Foster Kids Beat the Odds
Discovering Healing, Happiness
www.re-definingnormal.com
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
PARANORMAL THRILLER
Supernatural powers, ghosts,
& a kickass female heroine
www.amazon.com
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
Red Falcon Publishing
Affordable, quality
self-publishing.
www.redfalconpublishing.co.uk
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
METAL BONES
Star Wars meets Boondocks
Saints in Metal Bones.
www.amazon.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
Hilarious Zombies and Vampires
and Witches—Oh My!
www.reganwhmacaulay.com
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Hero, a Hag, and Foggle-nogger
The Race for Croggerpooey
Humorous middle grade fantasy
store.bookbaby.com
F’lorna of Rodesh
Life's more than simply song &
dance. Destiny cries out!
www.amazon.com
The Melody of Three
1815. And the fate of worlds
is in Rein's hands.
www.amazon.com
Jack and the Lean Stalk
A spooky midnight meeting!
Will Jack make friend or foe?
www.amazon.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com
THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
Famously Dead
Gambling-themed action
thriller with a twist
www.amazon.co.uk
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon