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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Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
gentlpresspublishing.co.uk
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
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Sneaky Snobby by Jennifer Kvam
LOOK OUT! Making trouble is
Sneaky Snobby´s hobby!
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
books2read.com
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
Just Janey's Way
Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
Is Janey a STUBBORN BULLY?
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RAIN FALLING ON EMBERS
A grieving, fish out of water
teen struggles to survive.
KatieMcCabeSeries.com
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
www.stephenevansjordan.com
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon