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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Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon