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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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon