Finalists 2024
Below is a list of the 2024 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, 2025.
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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)
- 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:
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.

Red Ribbon
'They're All Barking,' A Dog's Guide to Human Behaviour
Author: Professor Daniel Springer-Spaniel

Red Ribbon
Sweet Peas and Bees: Life at the Flower Farm
Author: Mary Murphy
Illustrator: Fiona Van Housen

Red Ribbon
Wanderer's Journey: A Refugee's Search for a Home in the Beautiful Game Author
Author: Vedran Dedic
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Me Here Without You Now
A love story AFTER
the love story
Amazon/Apple
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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