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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 by Richard Clark My Best Friend Is a Secret Agent: How Chip Became C.H.I.P. and Foiled the Freaky Fuzzy Invasion by Richard Clark](../images/finalists/5a92c7e192796.jpg)
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 by Dr. Caroline Madden Blindsided by His Betrayal: Surviving the Shock of Your Husband’s Infidelity by Dr. Caroline Madden](../images/finalists/5a9ab9d203708.jpg)
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 by Christopher J. Driver Hardbarned! One Man’s Quest for Meaningful Work in the American South by Christopher J. Driver](../images/finalists/5a9ac47c828ad.jpg)
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 by Katrina Shawver Henry: A Polish Swimmer’s True Story of Friendship from Auschwitz to America by Katrina Shawver](../images/finalists/5a9abe86c8a82.jpg)
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 by Michael S Sorensen I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships by Michael S Sorensen](../images/finalists/5a9abf0547ee4.jpg)
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 by Dr. Sarah Lnyy Moving Beyond the Unspoken Grief: A doctor’s memoir of her own IVF journey as a patient by Dr. Sarah Lnyy](../images/finalists/5a9960044c4bb.jpg)
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.
![Breaking the Fourth Wall: An Uncertain Journey on Turkey's Lycian Way by Michelle Sevigny Breaking the Fourth Wall: An Uncertain Journey on Turkey's Lycian Way by Michelle Sevigny](../images/finalists/5b391c7471da3.jpg)
Red Ribbon
Breaking the Fourth Wall: An Uncertain Journey on Turkey's Lycian Way
Author: Michelle Sevigny
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
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How We Healed
A vivid family saga and an
unforgettable healing odyssey
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
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THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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CHILDREN OF HORSESHOE HIDEOUT
A modern day Boxcar Children,
loved the world over
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Loss & healing through friend-
ship knitting and community.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Tree of Life
Come with Lord Robert %
seek out an unknown 5th gospel
Amazon
THE REPROBATES
Do you remember suffering
from a death of the soul?
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Harvey's Hutch
A man, nearly seventy,
looks back on his life.
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Great Billy Butlin Race
First and only footrace from
John O’Groats to Land’s End
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
100% SUCCESS MINDSET
Achieve your goals and
improve personal development
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
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A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Campbell Sisters
3 sisters work towards very
different goals in 1955 NYC
Amazon