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.
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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)
- 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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Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray