Finalists 2021
Below is a list of the 2021 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, 2022.
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)
- Category 7: Audio Book - Children/Young Adult
- Category 8: Audio Book - Adult
- Category 9: Best Book Cover - Children/Young Adult
- Category 10: Best Book Cover - Adult
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Little Wade and Watchtower: Abigail and the Great Gang Trap
Author: Sean March
Cover Designer: Joe Ruiz
Rory, Quest for the Northern Lights
Author: Sarah Cullen, Carmen Ellis
Cover Designer: Zuzana Svobodova
The Young Adult’s Collection of Short Scary Stories
Author: Michael Ross
Cover Designer: Magdalena Adić
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Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
Trazer:Kids of Stolen Tomorrow
In a World of Despair,
HOPE
www.amazon.com
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
EDEN - A YA Novel by C J Singh
Mystical, but eerily realistic
tale of a dystopian world
Amazon
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
Weapons of Remorse
Accidental shooting shatters
three American families
Amazon
Cuckoo Clock New York
Kindertransport-What happened
to the children in WW2?
www.amazon.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Labyrinthine Journey
A mysterious message.
A mission from the gods.
www.amazon.com
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
FARSEEKER
Enlightened. Enslaved. Erased.
A Sci-Fi, Fantasy epic!
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
No Deadly Medicine
A gripping debut thriller
fast paced and unputdownable!
www.amazon.co.uk
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
Where Have We Come
Is love stronger than the
tragedy that haunts them?
Amazon
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
Adventures of Bentley Hippo
What happens when the
bully becomes the victim?
www.bentleythehippo.com
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
REMARKABLE WOMEN IN VERSE
Rosa Parks, Helen Keller and
F Nightingale in rhyming verse
Amazon
NILE CAT
A YA historical thriller
set in Egypt
Amazon
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
www.damonartsnola.com
Kate the Kitty Goes Potty
Fun potty training: a rhyming
picture book for toddlers!
Amazon
Last Star Standing
Kirkus-starred adventure
"A deeply addictive read" SPR
Amazon
CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT
King Arthur uses kids to
create a modern Camelot
www.amazon.com
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
Limerick Comics
Lighthearted, original with
lots of exciting facts!
www.limerickcomics.com
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
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Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
NIGHT GODDESS
A world on the edge.
An ancient prophecy awakening.
Amazon
The Animals at the Zoo
A Fun & Educational Picture
Book for Kids Ages 2-5
Amazon
Blood of a Fallen God
EPIC, DARK,
FUN
Amazon
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
STUFF
An amusing romp through
the history of chemistry.
www.amazon.com
COLONY
A mist-shrouded island with
an ancient terror at its heart
www.benjamin-cross.com
Gobbledy - a fun-filled story
2 brothers, 3 friends, and 1
little alien far from home.
www.amazon.com
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths
Kings were serial killers
who preyed upon nations.
Amazon
Let Me Tell You Something
Human relationships
hilariously explored
Amazon
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
The Frog Who Was Blue
A charity book that is
helping children in Africa.
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
The Last Roman
Some debts you cannot repay,
even if you live forever...
Amazon
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
The Rainbow Boat by H Ferreira
Inclusive fantasy-adventure
kids’ picture book.
www.sandandglitter.com
On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com