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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 by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn Benny the Brave in The First Day Jitters by Julie Anne Penn and Darren Penn](../images/finalists/63357dcd72455.jpg)
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, by Charly Froh The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship, by Charly Froh](../images/finalists/633dcd257668c.jpg)
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 by Charly Froh Novo, The Space Robot, How to Solve the Mystery of Crying by Charly Froh](../images/finalists/6384b299dac20.jpeg)
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 by Becky Cymbaluk Super Kena - A Girl Made Fierce with Hearing Aids by Becky Cymbaluk](../images/finalists/63b43da00e47c.jpg)
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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Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
B.A. Bellec
2 x Wishing Shelf
Award Recipient
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
THE BOOK
Earth will be fine, humanity
is on track for annihilation!
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Fit to Eat
Empower yourself to age
without chronic diseases.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
Amazon
Tuskie’s Travels
Tuskie teaches his crew to
dissolve upsets in 30 seconds!
www.thekidcode.ca
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Finding Karen Black
The heartwarming mother-
daughter reunion story
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Of the Noble and Great Ones
Real fiction about an autistic
teen who figures out life
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
YouTube
Alfie Slider vs Shape Shifter
It’s no ordinary key –
it breaks the laws of physics!
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com