Finalists 2020
Below is a list of the 2020 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, 2021.
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:
The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship
Author: Nadja Springer
Illustrator: Tilia Rand-Bell
The Super Awesome Secret Adventures of Billy the Brave: Jungle Mayhem
Author: Christian Canning
Illustrator: Edison Goncalves, Len Simon
Chieftain’s Daughter: Violet Moon Series Book 2
Author: Alisa Hope Wagner
Illustrator: Albert Morales
Anti-Sell: Marketing, Lead Generation & Networking Tips for Freelancers Who Hate Sales
Author: Steve Morgan
Bad Bitches and Power Pitches: For Women Entrepreneurs and Speakers Only
Author: Precious L. Williams
It's A Jungle Out There, Powerful Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King
Author: Nathaniel A. Turner
Make Fitness A Priority: 30 tips to elevate your life through fitness, Chad Austin
Author: Chad Austin, Jesse Kepka
No More Cakes and Ale? Dietary Intelligence for gluten-free adults and their food dudes
Author: Sophie Newton
Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love
Author: Justin and Alexis Black
Success Tools: Upgrade Yourself into a High Performer for Lifelong Career Success
Author: Leopoldo Fu
Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer's: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright
Author: Renée Brown Harmon, MD
The Cosmic Playbook for Writers: 30 Vital Mini Meditations to Boost Your Creativity, Resilience & Passion
Author: P.K. Davies
The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving and Moving on Up
Author: Jane Finkle
Volcanic Momentum: Get Things Done by Setting Destiny Goals, Mastering the Energy Code, and Never Losing Steam
Author: Jordan Ring
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
Everything Under the Sun: A Family Doctor's Reflections on Life, Love, Loss and Renewed Hope in Medicine
Author: Bruce Rowe MD
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There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
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