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:
Nurse Bear Does First Aid: Picture Book to Learn First Aid Skills for Toddlers and Kids
Author: Marta Almansa Esteva
Olive the Worrying Wiener: A Short Tale about a Particularly Long Dog
Author: Ally Arena
Illustrator: Rafaela Sukiyama
Monster in the Water: Fighting Back Against Harmful Algal Blooms
Author: Dylan Dagate
Illustrator: Maria Decerce
Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear
Author: Alysia Ssentamu, Michael Ssentamu
Illustrator: Noor Alshalabi
Audacious Goals, Remarkable Results: How an Explorer, an Engineer and a Statesman shaped our Modern World
Author: Brad Borkan and David Hirzel
Black, White, And Gray All Over; A Black Man’s Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement
Author: Frederick Reynolds
Just Say "$%#&! NO!†Book Dedicated to the Well-Intended Overextended!
Author: Heather Tobin
Illustrator: Karen Tobin
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths: From Alexander to Hitler to the Corporation
Author: Joseph N Abraham MD
Grandpa Jock and the Incredible Iron-Bru-Man Incident: Gorgeous George
Author: Stuart Reid
Performed by: Stuart Reid
Fries & Alibis: Paranormal Cozy Mystery: Mitzy Moon Mysteries Series, Book 1
Author: Trixie Silvertale
Performed by: Coleen Marlo
Systemology: Create Time, Reduce Errors and Scale Your Profits with Proven Business Systems
Author: David Jenyns
The Essential Family Guide to Caring for Older People
Author: Deborah Stone
Performed by: Maggie Ollerenshaw
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
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.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
YouTube
Love in Another Time
Is love stronger than the
secret of two women?
Amazon
False Neutral
A story of choices made & not
made, & the collision of paths
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Planet Asperger
Around the Syndrome
in 88 Questions
books2read.com
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
books2read.com
When Secrets Come to Light
A novel of love, mystery
friendships, and murder
www.georgerhopkins.com
Chains of Prophecy
A man finds he is the chosen
sorcerer of Heaven.
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Isobel Kent: Editor
Are you ready to take
your book to school?
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Billy the Badger is Sad!
Can two hedgehogs cheer
up their badger friend?
Amazon
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
Great Inventor of the Stars
A Master in Training fixes a
broken sky by adding stars
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
Discovery of Elizabeth Sawyer
The ‘Witch of Edmonton’
overturns Jacobean London
www.jonathanvischer.com
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
PLAYING SOLDIER
An unflinching tale of
nourishing self-acceptance.
Amazon
The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Lady Newspaperman’s Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in the
1926 male world of news
Amazon
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Love in Another Time
Is love stronger than the
secret of two women?
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
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