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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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon