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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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes



























































































































































































































































































































































