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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PROSE, POETRY AND MEDITATION
'...warmth, passion, insight &
thought-provoking scenarios."
Amazon
MURDER ON CAYE ISLE
'A cleverly plotted thriller,
lots of sexy romance' WSA
Amazon
Our Voices
Multigenerational kaleido-
scopic memoir on identity
Troubador
MAYA LOOP - Middle Grade Novel
The brave girl from Baltimore
who saves the world!
Amazon
Masters of the Broken Watches
A time, myth, and
science adventure thriller.
Amazon
Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
PAPA & PAWS
Cute doggie illustrations
& heartwarming stories
www.papaandpaws.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
Monologues for Kids & Tweens 2
"Clean, gender-neutral, family
-friendly scripts for youth."
Amazon
The Graceful Ghost
Page-turning antics with
ghosts in a ballet school!
Amazon
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
WIND
Middle-grade fantasy with
a visionary ecological twist.
www.ellendeedavidson.com
Cats of the Pyramids
Two autistic kids. Great
adventure. ALIEN CAT PEOPLE!
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Horrifically Half-Baked Ham
Hilarious Zombies and Vampires
and Witches—Oh My!
www.reganwhmacaulay.com
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
Stormy Weather
The story of a boy who
joined the Marines
Amazon
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
Passionate Travellers
Around the World on 21
Incredible Journeys in History
www.amazon.co.uk
Everyone Is an Entrepreneur
Discover the limitations of
life in a post-Soviet economy.
Amazon
Peter the Picky Polar Bear
What kind of polar bear
doesn’t like fish?
Amazon
Limerick Comics
Lighthearted, original with
lots of exciting facts!
www.limerickcomics.com
THE BELLYBUTTON QUESTION
Do dinosaurs have
bellybuttons? For ages 2-5
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Oh Daddy Chronicles
Laugh at Trump...Then
laugh some more...Repeat.
Amazon
King of the Nine Hells
A possessed book of the Dark
Ages threatens the world.
Barnes & Noble
Adventures of Bentley Hippo
What happens when the
bully becomes the victim?
www.bentleythehippo.com
A God-Centered View of Salvati
The vital importance of
putting God first in salvation
Amazon
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT
YOU WILL BE? An inspiring
gift for any hopeful youngster
Amazon
Ekleipsis
Ordinary people battling
perverse needs and desires
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FARSEEKER
Enlightened. Enslaved. Erased.
A Sci-Fi, Fantasy epic!
Amazon
Kings, Conquerors, Psychopaths
Kings were serial killers
who preyed upon nations.
Amazon
As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
Amazon
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
A Faulty Eviction
Eccentric tenants band
together to fight an eviction.
Amazon
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
Ripley of Valor
Engaging character, likable,
fascinating.' BookPipeline
www.thorensyndergaard.com
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
COUNTDOWN AMERICA
A fast-paced cyber
espionage thriller
Amazon
Sven and the Purse of Silver
An exciting Viking story
for 5 to 8 year-olds
Amazon
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
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Captivity (Faction War #1)
"A superb work of
graphic dystopian fiction.”
books2read.com
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
Deficiency
"How far would you go to
keep your dreams alive?"
Amazon
The Midas Effect
What if you could make all
your wishes come true.
Amazon
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
The Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
THE CHOCOLATE CLOUDS
A magical journey through
a world of chocolate & sweets.
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
The Shadow of the Tudor Rose
Time-travel adventure with
3 children and a talking cat
Amazon