Finalists 2017
Below is a list of the 2017 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, 2018.
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)
- Red Ribbon Bands
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:

My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent: How Chip Became C.H.I.P. and Foiled the Freaky Fuzzy Invasion
Author: Richard Clark

Blindsided by His Betrayal: Surviving the Shock of Your Husband’s Infidelity
Author: Dr. Caroline Madden

Hardbarned! One Man’s Quest for Meaningful Work in the American South
Author: Christopher J. Driver

Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America
Author: Katrina Shawver

I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships
Author: Michael S Sorensen

Moving Beyond the Unspoken Grief: A doctor’s memoir of her own IVF journey as a patient
Author: Dr. Sarah Lnyy
A Red Ribbon is awarded to a book that did NOT get over 30/40 to be a finalist, but was still very much enjoyed by the readers.

Red Ribbon
Breaking the Fourth Wall: An Uncertain Journey on Turkey's Lycian Way
Author: Michelle Sevigny
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Christmas Adventure for Kids
A festive fiasco filled
with mischief and magic!
by Gary Trew
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon























































































































































































































































































































































































































































