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.
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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:
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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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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