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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B. LAWSON HULL
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
www.joyfullifepress.com
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
bookshop.org
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
theprolificword.com
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
Stairwellbooks
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
Get your picture book designed
& formatted by a professional
www.mistyblackauthor.com
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
www.benjamingrose.co.uk
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Monty and the Monster
Heartwarming adventure
of an unlikely friendship
Amazon