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.
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- 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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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade