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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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
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THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
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The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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Comfort in the Wings
An inspiring, heartfelt
journey of joy after loss
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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An Enemy Like Me
A story not only of war but of
love & what we will do for it.
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
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My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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Quality partnership publisher
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
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Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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