Finalists 2019
Below is a list of the 2019 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, 2020.
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:
Counting on Ha Ha Island
Author: Noni - Sandra Jackson Ford
Illustrator: Lori Lay and Freddy Miller Santana
Wildlife on Ha Ha Island
Author: Noni - Sandra Jackson Ford
Illustrator: Lori Lay and Freddy Miller Santana
Dash and Victoria Find True Love: Pet and Historical Figures Book 2
Author: Vicki Tashman
Illustrator: Wendy All
Undertakers, Harlots, and Other Odd Bodies: A Novel Inspired by Real Events and Smothered in Blarney
Author: Mege Gardner
Abundant Kids Rock! Creating An Awesome Life Using Positive Thinking
Author: Traci L Clayton PhD, Nathan Clayton, Justin Clayton
Feasible Living - Dealing with Ecological Anxiety While Adapting to Our Changing World
Author: Ken Kroes
Inconvenient Memories: A Personal Account of the Tiananmen Square Incident and the China Before and After
Author: Anna Wang
ParentShift: Ten Universal Truths That Will Change the Way You Raise Your Kids
Author: Wendy Thomas Russell
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
Social Media For A New Age: A Digital Self-Care Guide: Book 2: The next phase: 2020 and beyond
Author: Katie Brockhurst
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The Shadow Deception
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
CALM POND
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for 5 - 9 year olds
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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