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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The Crooked Ladder
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No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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CREATIVE NONFICTION CONTEST
$1000 prize & publication.
Open internationally.
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RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
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The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
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Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
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Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
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SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
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The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
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Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
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PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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