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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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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There's a Duck in the House
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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