Finalists 2022
Below is a list of the 2022 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, 2023.
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- 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:
Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters
Author: Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn
Illustrator: Sergio De Giorgi
The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship,
Author: Charly Froh
Illustrator: Zuzana Svobodova
Novo, The Space Robot, How to Solve the Mystery of Crying
Author: Charly Froh
Illustrator: Zuzanna Svobodova
Super Kena - A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids
Author: Becky Cymbaluk
Illustrator: Zuzana Svobodova
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 25/35 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service