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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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love