Winners 2016
Below is a list of the 2016 WINNERS 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.
If you happen to be looking for a good read, the readers at The Wishing Shelf Awards thoroughly recommend the following:
Category 1: Pre-school picture books
Silver
Zak and Jen's Astronomical Adventures: The Petal Planet
Author: Natalie Page, (Illustrator, Chris Rivers Nuttall)
Illustrator:
Bronze
A Fish in Foreign Waters, A Book for Bilingual Children
Author: Laura Caputo-Wickham and Pamela Goodman
Illustrator:
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)
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LAUREL
Poems of love, loss
and lovers’ rivalries.
www.petercowlam.one
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
The Vital Secrets Series
Enjoy good suspense?
Enjoy this thrilling series!
www.amazon.com
Slimmer by Wendy Jayne
'This time she's determined
to lasso his heart.'
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
The Ride of Doom
A wonderfully fun, exciting
magical adventure.
www.amazon.com
Curses of Scale
A curse. A fairy. A dragon.
And a girl's journey.
www.amazon.co.uk
FAB (Friends Against Bullying)
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BEST CLUB EVER!
www.alexhallatt.com
Dinner on the Doorstep
A beautiful story of hope
and celebration of community.
www.elizabethmarycummings.com
LEA CROFT
WHO KILLED HERBERT GRANT?
A multilayered mystery
www.amazon.co.uk
THE FOREVER KID
Loss, love and remembrance
that will move hearts
www.bigskypublishing.com.au
OutRAGEous
A funny fictional tale
of a charismatic character
www.amazon.com
COUNTERACT
A must-read YA thriller series
about a totalitarian America.
www.amazon.com
THE DRY by Rebecca Nolen
This book is a feast
for the senses.
www.amazon.com
The Frog Who Was Blue
A witty, charming tale
for a very worthy cause
www.troubador.co.uk
HENRY (A Gold Medal Winner)
Incredible true story of WWII
w/orig photos & docs
www.amazon.com
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
The Conquistador's Horse
One boy, one horse,
one destiny.
www.troubador.co.uk/
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
By Dr Henry Disney. An unusual
life of a scientist and a poet
www.austinmacauley.com
CHIME
Boston 2062. Two technicians
make a discovery…
www.amazon.co.uk
Making a Mystery:Annie Tillery
Author/Educator, Linda Frank,
the story behind the story
www.amazon.com
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
CAT DETECTIVES!
Can a cat detective bring
harmony to a family divided?
www.amazon.com
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
Story Behind Writing a Mystery
Read a great mystery with
author notes and how-to
www.amazon.com
99 Ways to Rid Yourself of
Toxic Relationships
A RED RIBBON WINNER!
www.aranonpublishing.com
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Bon voyage - take the journey,
explore those self-discoveries
www.amazon.com
Dragonfly Surprise
Heroine with Special Needs.
Inspiring Magical Treasure!
www.DragonflySurprise.com
Fairy Dust, Bedtime Tale #1.
A Finalist (6-8 yrs)
and Highly Recommended.
www.amazon.com