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 Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
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A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
Amazon
Wild Atlantic Way Anthology
Characters along Ireland’s
Majestic Coast
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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