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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Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
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Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
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MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
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Where storytime is an
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THE LUCKY DIAMOND
A Magical Fantasy Quest
for ages 8-12
Amazon
CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
Planet Asperger
Around the Syndrome
in 88 Questions
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Einstein in the Attic
A search for truth by
those that transcend time.
Barnes and Noble
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Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
The World Against Her Skin
"A rousing portrait of a
brave, imperfect woman."
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
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Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Take Care of Yourself!
Education for prevention of
all forms of child abuse
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Defense of the Commonwealth
The first hero of the
Inter-Planetary Commonwealth
Amazon
Seemore the Seagull
Illustrated, fun with a
'work together' message
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Danny Chaucer's Flying Saucer
An exciting sci-fi adventure
series for kids!
Amazon
The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
A Brand to Die For
"I regard this as a comic
masterpiece." Smashwords
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
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“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
BLACK TABLE
Can two sci-fi fans from
Finland save the galaxy?
Amazon
Monologues for Kids & Tweens 2
"Clean, gender-neutral, family
-friendly scripts for youth."
Amazon
Stallion & His Peculiar Boy
A world war, a captured
horse, and an autistic boy
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
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SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Emilie by Ingrid Ramsdale
Gripping historical adventure
brimming with emotion
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A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
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