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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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez