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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BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
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Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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