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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Traffic: A Ronnie Lake Mystery
PI entangled in a kidnapping
that leads to trafficking.
Amazon
CON ARTIST DATING
Win against con artists
and true love is yours.
www.amazon.com
NILE CAT
A YA historical thriller
set in Egypt
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
SECRETS AND SPIES
Life-affirming, Scottish,
WW2, Boys' adventure.
www.amazon.com
Evolution’s Magnum Opus
Riveting, cohesive, thought-
provoking & brilliant- Gdreads
Amazon
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
The Graceful Ghost
Page-turning antics with
ghosts in a ballet school!
Amazon
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
Weapons of Remorse
Accidental shooting shatters
three American families
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
Ekleipsis
Ordinary people battling
perverse needs and desires
books2read.com
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
What are You Willing to Risk?
Engaging dystopian novel,
think young adult 1984.
www.amazon.com
THE FLOATING UMBRELLA
There could be more
than meets the eye.
www.amazon.com
Fraud at Snowfields
Join Will at the White
Christmas Organisation!
www.amazon.co.uk
PARANORMAL THRILLER
Supernatural powers, ghosts,
& a kickass female heroine
www.amazon.com
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
Tell Me You Love Me
Hollywood child stars
battle lies & corruption
Amazon
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
Black ≠ Inferior
'passionate, inspiring...speak
to black readers...' Kirkus
tolutoludo.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com
FARSEEKER
Enlightened. Enslaved. Erased.
A Sci-Fi, Fantasy epic!
Amazon
Eye of the Turtle
Thrilling adventure with
environmental theme (8+)
Gloria Barnett
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
BATTLE GROUND
Award-winning UK-based
dystopia. Time to be brave…
Amazon
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies
COLONY
A mist-shrouded island with
an ancient terror at its heart
www.benjamin-cross.com
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
ICE QUEEN
YA romance about the dangers
of sexting & cyberbullying.
www.amazon.com
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
Detour Man
Bodybuilders + terrorists =
an explosive mystery
www.books2read.com
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
Cuckoo Clock New York
Kindertransport-What happened
to the children in WW2?
www.amazon.com
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
Masquerade
Personal tragedy, hardship...
AND A LOVE OF JAZZ
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
Jasper the Island Hopper
A wonderful travel book
for children
Amazon
The Stalking Seagulls
Battle between boy & bird with
an outcome neither anticipates
MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing
Dancing Shapes
Visual stunning & interactive
award-winning delight
Amazon
Logan the Lobster
Logan is different –
will anyone play with him?
Gloria Barnett
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
The Cat with the Crooked Tail
A Dance-It-Out Creative Story
for Young Movers
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com
From Under the Sun
A time travel adventure
with multi-age appeal!
Amazon
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
Blood Orphan
A cat and mouse game, seeking
revenge to reconcile the past.
Amazon
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon