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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DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
VINE LEAVES PRESS
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Loss & healing through friend-
ship knitting and community.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
TWO LEFT WINGS - Safety Averse
4 kids - heart-warming / funny
friendship and self-growth
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon