
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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Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
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THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
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Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
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THE LIGHTNESS OF WATER
"A refined fantasy adventure”
- Silver Medal, TWSA
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
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CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
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DANCE STANCE
"Highly recommended! A truly
excellent book" Wishing Shelf
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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Social Media & Mental Health
‘’Empower your child to be
safe in the digital world’’
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
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LADY APPRENTICE
"Love, fighting, mystery and
magic” BRAG Medallion
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How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
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CATNIP
Cosy mystery with catnapping,
murder and a dash of romance.
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The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
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Memoir of Millennial Caregiver
A story of caregiving, loss,
and acceptance of the unknown.
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Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
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The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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