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.
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- 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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The Crooked Ladder
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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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Jemma and the Raven
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An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
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Then We'll Say Goodnight
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unruly puppies back to bed?
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
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“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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Truth Was Once Taboo
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Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
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FALSE NEUTRAL
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
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Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
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Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
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The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
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Plague of Flies
A young Latina fights to save
her people and land.
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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A Lady Newspaperman's Dilemma
Alex’s goal: succeed in a 1926
male world of news reporting
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
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What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
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Meet the Snozzeralls
Fun & Educational
Kids Picture Book
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
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Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
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Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
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