
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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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
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THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
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An Enemy Like Me
What would you do for love?
3 POV WWII HistFic Saga
www.terimbrown.com
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Loss & healing through friend-
ship knitting and community.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
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Editors, Layout Designs
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
books2read.com
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon