
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.
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:

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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The Last Spiritwalker
Blood, magic, myths &
a badass female lead
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
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Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Adventures of Wizard Aquarius
A clever young wizard searches
for his missing grandfather
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
Adventures of Negassi Brothers
Exciting children's adventure
into African history
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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