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.
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- 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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A voyage into the unknown -
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The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
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Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon