
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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In the Shadows of Castles
A story of love, hope and
survival in a time of war.
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Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
FIGHT
Thought-provoking poems encou-
raging us to fight for justice
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
A Bloody Hot Summer
Bloody murders occur in 1920s
England during a heatwave
Amazon
Return to Vienna
How SOE worked to free
Austria from Hitler's grip
Amazon
PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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TWO LEFT WINGS - Safety Averse
4 kids - heart-warming / funny
friendship and self-growth
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
The Nephilem
A Sun-soaked setting
with a difference.
www.exquil.com
The Gift of Knowing You
Discover all of who you are &
the power of your story.
Amazon
Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
Amazon
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or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Secrets of Hawthorne House
An unlikely friendship, clash
of cultures, and hidden magic
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
The Long Road to Namai
Adventures of a daughter of
Earth on a planet of psychics
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon