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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As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
EDEN - A YA Novel by C J Singh
Mystical, but eerily realistic
tale of a dystopian world
Amazon
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Traffic: A Ronnie Lake Mystery
PI entangled in a kidnapping
that leads to trafficking.
Amazon
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
Weapons of Remorse
Accidental shooting shatters
three American families
Amazon
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
SUBMIT HORROR
14 tales - new and renewed -
of imminent terror!
www.amazon.co.uk
Take Care of Yourself!
Education for prevention of
all forms of child abuse
Amazon
An Only Child's Diary
For girls facing the
challenge of growing up
Amazon
RAISING TAYLOR, FINDING...
SUPERWOMAN: Intimate, personal
and encouraging journey
Amazon
Little Pink Kitty Christmas
Christmas wish comes true
for daughter…and dad!
Amazon
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
Dancing Shapes
Visual stunning & interactive
award-winning delight
Amazon
Cuckoo Clock New York
Kindertransport-What happened
to the children in WW2?
www.amazon.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Belluna's Big Adventure...
Dance-It-Out Creative Movement
Story for Young Movers
Amazon
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
Fresh as a Daisy Editing
I can help with your copy
and line editing needs.
freshasadaisyediting.com
AWAKE; ARISE, OR BE FOREVER
FALLEN: Touching memoir of
a young anorexic male.
www.amazon.com
PROSE, POETRY AND MEDITATION
'...warmth, passion, insight &
thought-provoking scenarios."
Amazon
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
Signs in the Dark
1 deaf teen captive,1 innocent
suspect. Suspense & romance.
Amazon
Monologues for Kids & Tweens 2
"Clean, gender-neutral, family
-friendly scripts for youth."
Amazon
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
www.bookbaby.com
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
PARANORMAL THRILLER
Supernatural powers, ghosts,
& a kickass female heroine
www.amazon.com
The Midas Effect
What if you could make all
your wishes come true.
Amazon
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
Adventures of Bentley Hippo
What happens when the
bully becomes the victim?
www.bentleythehippo.com
IMAGINE THAT
WINNER/GOLD MEDAL
Children's Books Ages 6-8
www.amazon.com
The Last Roman
Some debts you cannot repay,
even if you live forever...
Amazon
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
THE GOA FILE
Thrilling historical novel set
in Argentina 1945 - 1982
www.goodreads.com
Oh Daddy Chronicles
Laugh at Trump...Then
laugh some more...Repeat.
Amazon
Prof. Children’s Book Editing
1% of books win publishing
deal. Make your book stand out
www.jessebcreative.com
ICE QUEEN
YA romance about the dangers
of sexting & cyberbullying.
www.amazon.com
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
THE MAGIC YOU DON'T SEE
Your chance to be the
vocalist in the book!
www.frontporchstorytelling.com
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
The Vulture Island, Book 1
Young boy faces an amazing
vulture and dangerous ventures
www.etsy.com
The Rainbow Boat by H Ferreira
Inclusive fantasy-adventure
kids’ picture book.
www.sandandglitter.com
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
The Sands of Marrakech
Paranormal mystery set in
Morocco by M.A. Moore
Amazon
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
Broken Twigs
A fantasy story brimming
with chaos and danger!
Amazon