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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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon



























































































































































































































































































































































