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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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes



























































































































































































































































































































































