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.
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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)
- 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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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon