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 DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
















































































































































































































































































































































































































