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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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Karin Adams
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon