
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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Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
What are You Willing to Risk?
Engaging dystopian novel,
think young adult 1984.
www.amazon.com
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
Life in the Grand Pause
Child music prodigy is whisked
away into a new life.
www.amazon.com
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
www.suziedaggett.com
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
THE FLOATING UMBRELLA
There could be more
than meets the eye.
www.amazon.com
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
The Wandering Investor
Personal adventures, business
outlooks and observations
Bookbaby
PROFESSOR PARRO...
Good & bad choices result
in mystery & adventure.
www.amazon.com
THE DISAPPEARING DIRECTOR
A mystery with intrigue,
romance, and ghostly aura
www.amazon.com
METAL BONES
Star Wars meets Boondocks
Saints in Metal Bones.
www.amazon.com
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
The Sands of Marrakech
Paranormal mystery set in
Morocco by M.A. Moore
Amazon
Kringleset Chronicles
A magical fantasy adventure,
think Christmas meets Narnia.
Amazon
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
Veilfall
A sword and sorcery
love story!
Amazon
BAD BITCHES AND POWER PITCHES
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
Amazon
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Daily creative inspiration and
mindfulness tools for authors.
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
The Assassin of Malcoze
An assassin’s plot will
change the kingdom forever
Amazon
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
Amazon
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
CON ARTIST DATING
Win against con artists
and true love is yours.
www.amazon.com
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
Dragon's Future
Family, friends, dragons!
A fight for their future
www.amazon.co.uk
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Maya and the Turtle
A Korean Fairytale
Check out the audiobook
www.amazon.co.uk
Jack and the Lean Stalk
A spooky midnight meeting!
Will Jack make friend or foe?
www.amazon.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
The Moon Pigeon
It's one small hop
for pigeonkind!
www.amazon.co.uk
Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
Sagas and Sea Smoke
Uncover this murder mystery
from Canadian history
www.susannicol.com
The Melody of Three
1815. And the fate of worlds
is in Rein's hands.
www.amazon.com
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
The Opium Lord's Daughter
First Opium War told through
Chinese and English views
robertwangauthor.com
The Frog Who Was Blue
A charity book that is
helping children in Africa.
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Kindness, Kale & Kettlebells
A journey to self-awareness
Amazon bestseller Bio Soc Act
amzn.to/2XH93IT