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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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
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PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
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Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
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Church of the Assassin
A brutal purge. A reason
to live. A reason to kill.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Tatiana and the Russian Wolves
A Russian émigré reconciles
tragic family secrets
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JOYFUL LIFE PRESS
Books and workbooks that
entertain, support and inspire
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There's a Duck in the House
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
For Evil Done & Evil Suffered
Gripping murder mystery; tease
the brain & stir the senses.
Amazon
A Tree in Time
A fabilious journey into
the distant past.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
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or Revive Your Novel
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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PWF for Women 40+
Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Eye of Nineveh (thriller)
They found a gem powered by
the gods. Now, it´s vanished.
Amazon
CHARLES DARWIN...
An entertaining learning
resource for curious kids.
www.alanhesse.com
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Winds of Discontent
Gun running, investigative
reporter and Yvonne
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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The Power of...
kindness, gratitude,
empathy & positivity
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
Marco & Me
Stories & photos of the
adventures of a real dog
Amazon
SKY ICE
Demon hunters. Slow-burn
romance. Hidden world.
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
THE S.O.U.R.C.E.
Marine Animals, Kids
Miracle Escape, Powerful Messa
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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Dislodged
“An LGBTQ+ thriller and a
tale for the working class…â€
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Butterfly with a Broken Wing
Children's mental health story
It's ok NOT to be ok
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Oscar and Friends...
will help you along, sharing
a world where everyone belongs
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Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
The Open Book
A family memoir of adventure,
trauma, & resilience
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
Puppy Pals and Puppy Tales
Letters from the family
dog’s point of view, 5-9 yrs.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Children of the Knight
When the children rise,
will the city fall?
Amazon
What You Cannot See
A woman trying to navigate
and understand her life
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
No Death in Finding Nemo
Stories of mundane lives which
change in surprising ways
www.jeffreyfeingold.com
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon