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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Category 1: Pre-school picture books
Golden Sparkles: An Introduction to Mindfulness
Author: Catarina R Peterson
Illustrator: Mateya Arkova
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)
Responsive Dementia Care: Fewer Behaviors Fewer Drugs
Author: Helen Buell Whitworth, James A Whitworth
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Dragonfly Surprise
Heroine with Special Needs.
Inspiring Magical Treasure!
www.DragonflySurprise.com
International Crime Series
One girl one object -
take on the criminal cartels
www.keithhoare.com
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com
Accepting My Gay Self
Funny, tear jerker, honest,
authentic, thought provoking
www.amazon.com
GUIAMO, Book 1
Epic B.C. story combining
history, myth and gods.
www.amazon.co.uk
CLASSICS
Encouraging kids to read them.
"Totally Unputdownable"
www.amazon.com
Idi & The Oracle’s Quest
Magic and adventure
in this YA fantasy.
www.amazon.co.uk
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
THE THIRSTY CROW...
Tales of WISDOM for toddlers,
Simple text, Vivid images!
www.amazon.com
BROKEN SEA
A dramatic love story set
in the troubled days of 1968
www.local-legend.co.uk
Meet Nurse Sherlock
ICU nurse uses critical
thinking to solve crimes.
www.LochLonach.com
Curses of Scale
A curse. A fairy. A dragon.
And a girl's journey.
www.amazon.co.uk
Killer in the Retroscape
A superbly-constructed future
world – WSA Review
Amazon
OutRAGEous
A funny fictional tale
of a charismatic character
www.amazon.com
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN
A disabled boy works wonders.
"Awe inspiring" by critics.
www.amazon.com
LOST IN THE QUAGMIRE
A Merlin mystery. 'Fascinating
and eminently readable novel'
www.encirclepub.com
MY COMMUNITY
Celebrate diversity -
Come meet our community!
www.mcp-store.com
Where I Belong
When the past is forgotten,
the future can change
www.amazon.co.uk
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
Making a Mystery:Annie Tillery
Author/Educator, Linda Frank,
the story behind the story
www.amazon.com
THE PELICAN
'Emotional, sensitive and
deeply moving' Amazon
www.mnaidoo.com
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
Zuma the Dog
Get your official Zuma the Dog
merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
The Staten Island Butcher
Priest tries to rescue
student from serial killer
www.georgerhopkins.com
Sons of the Sphinx
If they fail, she could die
over 3300 years from home.
www.amazon.com
BEWITCHER
'Potent. Gripping.
A Jaw-Dropping Shocker'
www.amazon.com
Secrets of the Home Wood
THE SACRIFICE, Julie Whitley
5-Star Award Winning Fantasy
www.amazon.com
Dragon's Future
Family, friends, dragons!
A fight for their future
www.amazon.co.uk
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
The Moon Pigeon
NASA report on 'MOON PIGEONS'
Discover the truth!
www.amazon.com
TAILS, Finalist 9-12 yrs
'A magical story that
children will love.'
www.amazon.com
The Ride of Doom
A wonderfully fun, exciting
magical adventure.
www.amazon.com
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
FAB (Friends Against Bullying)
Click below to read about the
BEST CLUB EVER!
www.alexhallatt.com
Cruising the Mediterranean
Take the trip of a lifetime
with this Gold Medal winner
www.amazon.com
HENRY (A Gold Medal Winner)
Incredible true story of WWII
w/orig photos & docs
www.amazon.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
Zuma the Dog
Get your official Zuma the Dog
merchandise here.
www.zumathedog.com
THE 9TH HOUR, The Detective
Temeke Crime Series, BK 1
"Wonderfully satisfying novel"
www.amazon.com
Escape from Nettle Farm
‘Written well, paced perfectly
to keep young readers engaged’
www.justindavis.co.uk
Unholy Retribution
Someone's decapitating
Muslims to frame a priest
www.georgerhopkins.com
Famously Dead
Gambling-themed action
thriller with a twist
www.amazon.co.uk
Story Behind Writing a Mystery
Read a great mystery with
author notes and how-to
www.amazon.com
HEIR OF RA
An award-winning adventure
through history and time!
www.amazon.com
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
PSYCHIC BYSTANDER BOOK SERIES
Do dead people watch you
sleep? Prepare to believe.
www.amazon.com
Memories of a Lost Thesaurus
Words: Power games, blame
games - predator or prey?
www.amazon.co.uk
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
TRUTH AND REVENGE
Secrecy and revenge...
and a shameful family secret
www.amazon.co.uk
Hero, a Hag, and Foggle-nogger
The Race for Croggerpooey
Humorous middle grade fantasy
store.bookbaby.com
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
RED ROSES
Richard III for a 21st
century audience. Fun read!
www.amazon.co.uk
Djabali’s Journey
A kid’s storybook about
courage and friendship.
www.bicadeideias.com
HENRY (A Gold Medal Winner)
Incredible true story of WWII
w/orig photos & docs
www.amazon.com
WRITING COMPETITIONS
Poetry, flash & short story
up to 8k words. Top prize £200
www.earlyworkspress.co.uk