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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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
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or Revive Your Novel
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
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KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
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