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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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
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
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
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
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon