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 SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
mollyarbuthnott
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Ian's Realm Saga
A 7 book adventure fantasy
series for the family.
gardnersart.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
2024... Your Year of More
is a meaningful self-help
book for wise readers.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon