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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by Chris Meade
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
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Lead the Competition
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Digital Media Predictions.
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Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
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The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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