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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ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
F’lorna of Rodesh
Life's more than simply song &
dance. Destiny cries out!
www.amazon.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
www.amazon.com
BAD BITCHES AND POWER PITCHES
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
Amazon
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Boost Your Creativity,
Resilience & Passion
Amazon
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Hero, a Hag, and Foggle-nogger
The Race for Croggerpooey
Humorous middle grade fantasy
store.bookbaby.com
NILE CAT
A YA historical thriller
set in Egypt
Amazon
STUFF
An amusing romp through
the history of chemistry.
www.amazon.com
SOUTH KOREA
The Price of Efficiency
and Success,
Amazon
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
THE VATICAN GAMES
Decoding the future will
be her ultimate challenge!
www.thevaticangames.com
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
Orc Road Trip
"Punching isn't the answer,"
said no orc ever.
www.amazon.com
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
BATTLE GROUND
Award-winning UK-based
dystopia. Time to be brave…
Amazon
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
Famously Dead
Gambling-themed action
thriller with a twist
www.amazon.co.uk
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
METAL BONES
Star Wars meets Boondocks
Saints in Metal Bones.
www.amazon.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
A Faulty Eviction
Eccentric tenants band
together to fight an eviction.
Amazon
I Wish You Happiness
"Highly recommended"
- Billy Bob Buttons (5 Stars)
www.piccopuppy.com
Limerick Comics
Lighthearted, original with
lots of exciting facts!
www.limerickcomics.com
Kringleset Chronicles
A magical fantasy adventure,
think Christmas meets Narnia.
Amazon
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
TARO: Legendary Hero of Japan
In the mists of Mount Fuji...
...no one can escape destiny.
Amazon
REMARKABLE WOMEN IN VERSE
Rosa Parks, Helen Keller and
F Nightingale in rhyming verse
Amazon
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
Weapons of Remorse
Accidental shooting shatters
three American families
Amazon
RANGER NADER
A boy & a magic axe fight a
demigod to save the world.
Amazon
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
Prof. Children’s Book Editing
1% of books win publishing
deal. Make your book stand out
www.jessebcreative.com
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon
Everything All At Once
Teenage life (with a playlist)
Listen while you read.
www.amazon.co.uk
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
The Shadow of the Tudor Rose
Time-travel adventure with
3 children and a talking cat
Amazon
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
THE FLOATING UMBRELLA
There could be more
than meets the eye.
www.amazon.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
May’s Boys
Peace will take her boy
if their plan fails
Amazon
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon