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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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service



























































































































































































































































































































































