Finalists 2022
Below is a list of the 2022 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, 2023.
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)
- Category 7: Audio Book - Children/Young Adult
- Category 8: Audio Book - Adult
- Category 9: Best Book Cover - Children/Young Adult
- Category 10: Best Book Cover - Adult
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters
Author: Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn
Illustrator: Sergio De Giorgi
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship,
Author: Charly Froh
Illustrator: Zuzana Svobodova
Novo, The Space Robot, How to Solve the Mystery of Crying
Author: Charly Froh
Illustrator: Zuzanna Svobodova
Super Kena - A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids
Author: Becky Cymbaluk
Illustrator: Zuzana Svobodova
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 25/35 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
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+ dash of GOT
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon