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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SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon