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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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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