Finalists 2016
Below is a list of the 2016 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, 2017.
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:
A Fish in Foreign Waters, A Book for Bilingual Children
Author: Laura Caputo-Wickham and Pamela Goodman
Zak and Jen's Astronomical Adventures: The Petal Planet
Author: Natalie Page, (Illustrator, Chris Rivers Nuttall)
Tales of Mr. Snuggywhiskers: The Spring Tales (Volume 3)
Author: C F Crawford
Illustrator: L H Crawford
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.
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
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LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
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THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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