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 ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
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A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
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'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
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Gigglet Goes to School
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
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Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
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Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
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Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
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Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
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The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
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My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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