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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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon