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 Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Pivotal Pastor
A pastor and famous
architect transform a parish
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
MATTER PRESS
Compressed fiction
with a bang
Matter Press
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon