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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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon



























































































































































































































































































































































