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.
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)
- 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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“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
www.crownhouse.co.uk
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon