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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A WITCH in search of a
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon