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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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon