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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Where Have We Come
Is love stronger than the
tragedy that haunts them?
Amazon
How Dare the Birds Sing
Secrets, love, hatred and
unthinkable quirks of fate.
www.amazon.com
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
The Sands of Marrakech
Paranormal mystery set in
Morocco by M.A. Moore
Amazon
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
The Wandering Investor
Personal adventures, business
outlooks and observations
Bookbaby
No Deadly Medicine
A gripping debut thriller
fast paced and unputdownable!
www.amazon.co.uk
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
PARANORMAL THRILLER
Supernatural powers, ghosts,
& a kickass female heroine
www.amazon.com
Bad Bitches & Power Pitches
Use your inner bad-bitch
to achieve EVERYTHING!
www.amazon.com
THE VATICAN GAMES
Decoding the future will
be her ultimate challenge!
www.thevaticangames.com
Masquerade
Personal tragedy, hardship...
AND A LOVE OF JAZZ
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
THE GOA FILE
Thrilling historical novel set
in Argentina 1945 - 1982
www.goodreads.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
THE MAGIC YOU DON'T SEE
Your chance to be the
vocalist in the book!
www.frontporchstorytelling.com
Ford the Tooting Truck Truck
Empowering book about
changing your perspective.
Amazon
Blessed Assurance
‘A gripping, character-led
story…highly recommended.’
www.amazon.com
JUST FINISH!
“Inspirational, motivational
& captivating” New Runner
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PAPA & PAWS
Cute doggie illustrations
& heartwarming stories
www.papaandpaws.com
MISFORTUNE ANNIE
An 1880s cowgirl tougher
than Calamity Jane!
www.amazon.co.uk
DRAGON BROTHERS
Dragon-winged brothers right
the wrongs of their elders.
www.amazon.com
Viking Voyager, Iceland Memoir
A lively memoir that captures
the heart and soul of Iceland
Amazon
Anya and her Wings
'Enchanting! A FINALIST
and highly recommended' TheWSA
www.amazon.co.uk
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
My Dad, the Earth Warrior
A fun eco-adventure brimming
with love and crazy mishaps.
www.amazon.co.uk
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
MATILDA SEER
Where your name is,
there lies your power
www.amazon.com
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
www.amazon.com
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
FIRST MAGYC
A Prophecy & a choice will tip
the Balance, for light or dark
Amazon
The Frog Who Was Blue
A charity book that is
helping children in Africa.
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
Life in the Grand Pause
Child music prodigy is whisked
away into a new life.
www.amazon.com
PETRIFIED PETE
Read along as Pete makes
an important discovery.
Amazon
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
To Bury the Cloud
A journey where physical and
emotional roads intertwine
Amazon
I AM ME
Sensitive picture book 3-7,
profit spent on child refugees
www.suehamptonauthor.co.uk
METAL BONES
Star Wars meets Boondocks
Saints in Metal Bones.
www.amazon.com
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Luella isn’t just a superhero.
She’s Layla’s higher self...
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GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
A Memoir of Self-Acceptance
Cracking the code to happiness
www.amazon.com
THE ILLUSTRATED HEN
'Imaginative, often surreal...
written with flamboyance.' WSA
www.amazon.com
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
The Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
The Opium Lord's Daughter
First Opium War told through
Chinese and English views
robertwangauthor.com
REMARKABLE WOMEN IN VERSE
Rosa Parks, Helen Keller and
F Nightingale in rhyming verse
Amazon
Tupelo Honey
Gritty, superbly written. Full
of unforgettable characters.
www.amazon.com
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
THE ILLUSTRATED HEN
'Imaginative, often surreal...
written with flamboyance.' WSA
www.amazon.com
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She’s Layla’s higher self...
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