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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Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
Billy the Badger is Sad!
Can two hedgehogs cheer
up their badger friend?
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
fantasy. GOLD medal winner!
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Ships in the Desert
Timely, illuminating, and wise
—Julian Hoffman
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman’s Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in the
1926 male world of news
Amazon
Farseeker
A multi-award-winning
sci-fi fantasy adventure
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Somewhere in Yorkshire
A humorous, award-winning,
children’s adventure.
Amazon
The Wolf's Tooth
A boy in a forest. Alone,
but for a wolf pack.
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The S.O.U.R.C.E.
6Awards-FABLE-8-12/
Sea Animals/Kids/Pollution
Amazon
The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures
A Special Ops patrol boat’s
Caribbean adventures.
Edward M. Hochsmann
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
www.alanhesse.com
ZAPINETTE’S FRENCH HEROINES
Famous French women get a
second chance to do good!
Amazon
Planet Asperger
Around the Syndrome
in 88 Questions
books2read.com
Be Happy to Be You, Diane Hull
Baby bird must find a way of
being happy with who he is
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Planet Asperger
Around the Syndrome
in 88 Questions
books2read.com