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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 by Nadja Springer The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship by Nadja Springer](../images/finalists/602ba39772972.jpg)
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 by Christian Canning The Super Awesome Secret Adventures of Billy the Brave: Jungle Mayhem by Christian Canning](../images/finalists/6030f5ed107f3.jpg)
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 by Alisa Hope Wagner Chieftain’s Daughter: Violet Moon Series Book 2 by Alisa Hope Wagner](../images/finalists/6035779915d27.jpg)
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 by Steve Morgan Anti-Sell: Marketing, Lead Generation & Networking Tips for Freelancers Who Hate Sales by Steve Morgan](../images/finalists/603ccd1ae29de.jpg)
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 by Precious L. Williams Bad Bitches and Power Pitches: For Women Entrepreneurs and Speakers Only by Precious L. Williams](../images/finalists/603ccfc1c0cb7.jpg)
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 by Nathaniel A. Turner It's A Jungle Out There, Powerful Parenting Lessons Inspired by The Lion King by Nathaniel A. Turner](../images/finalists/6040fe17ad480.jpg)
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 by Chad Austin, Jesse Kepka Make Fitness A Priority: 30 tips to elevate your life through fitness, Chad Austin by Chad Austin, Jesse Kepka](../images/finalists/6040fe8cde703.jpg)
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 by Sophie Newton No More Cakes and Ale? Dietary Intelligence for gluten-free adults and their food dudes by Sophie Newton](../images/finalists/6040fed435de5.jpg)
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 by Justin and Alexis Black Redefining Normal: How Two Foster Kids Beat The Odds and Discovered Healing, Happiness, and Love by Justin and Alexis Black](../images/finalists/604102093daf8.jpg)
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 by Leopoldo Fu Success Tools: Upgrade Yourself into a High Performer for Lifelong Career Success by Leopoldo Fu](../images/finalists/604102e511952.jpg)
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 by Renée Brown Harmon, MD Surfing the Waves of Alzheimer's: Principles of Caregiving That Kept Me Upright by Renée Brown Harmon, MD](../images/finalists/604103469e760.jpg)
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 by P.K. Davies The Cosmic Playbook for Writers: 30 Vital Mini Meditations to Boost Your Creativity, Resilience & Passion by P.K. Davies](../images/finalists/6041046d12ce9.jpg)
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 by Jane Finkle The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide: From Landing a Job, to Surviving, Thriving and Moving on Up by Jane Finkle](../images/finalists/604104be2976f.jpg)
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 by Jordan Ring Volcanic Momentum: Get Things Done by Setting Destiny Goals, Mastering the Energy Code, and Never Losing Steam by Jordan Ring](../images/finalists/6041064f86558.jpg)
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.
![Everything Under the Sun: A Family Doctor's Reflections on Life, Love, Loss and Renewed Hope in Medicine by Bruce Rowe MD Everything Under the Sun: A Family Doctor's Reflections on Life, Love, Loss and Renewed Hope in Medicine by Bruce Rowe MD](../images/finalists/608141ff55793.jpg)
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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It Rains in February
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
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The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
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Portraits of a Pandemic
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Hieroglyph
A fantastical mix of history &
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
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THE BOOK
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Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
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Tales of Witches and Wyverns
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The Tree of Life
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The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
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