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.
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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:
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 Scrivener's Apprentice
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
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by Chris Meade
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
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Seize the rock. Rule the world
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
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MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
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The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
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THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
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The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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