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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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
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THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
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Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
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IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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