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 TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
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
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
marthagayle
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon