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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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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Three Children's Stories
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
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My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
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The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
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CALM POND
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for 5 - 9 year olds
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WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
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LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
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Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
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A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
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ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
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