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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 by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn](../images/finalists/63357dcd72455.jpg)
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, by Charly Froh The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship, by Charly Froh](../images/finalists/633dcd257668c.jpg)
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 by Charly Froh Novo, The Space Robot, How to Solve the Mystery of Crying by Charly Froh](../images/finalists/6384b299dac20.jpeg)
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 by Becky Cymbaluk Super Kena - A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids by Becky Cymbaluk](../images/finalists/63b43da00e47c.jpg)
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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LADY REAPER
Disorderly ghosts. Dejected
fays. Dreadful elves.
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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ReadHowYouWant
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
The Silence of Children
An accidental vigilante with
no superhero skills
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon