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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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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