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 Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
CHILDREN OF THE KNIGHT
King Arthur uses kids to
create a modern Camelot
www.amazon.com
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
Meet Nurse Sherlock
ICU nurse uses critical
thinking to solve crimes.
www.LochLonach.com
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
Sven and the Purse of Silver
An exciting Viking story
for 5 to 8 year-olds
Amazon
Eve's Ducklings
Adorable story about a girl
wanting to befriend ducklings
www.mariamonte.com
On Traigh Lar Beach
13 items on a beach; 13
stories of how they got there
Amazon
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
Billy the Brave
Multi-award winning comics
powered by healthy eating.
Amazon
The Mithras Conspiracy
Corpse of a Vatican scholar
floating in the Tiber!
www.mjpolelle.com
Introvert’s Career Guide
Landing a Job to Surviving,
Thriving and Moving on Up
www.janefinkle.com
The Sands of Marrakech
Paranormal mystery set in
Morocco by M.A. Moore
Amazon
Formatting and Cover Design
Let me turn your manuscript
into something exceptional!
www.jschlenker.com
Kissed: A Cat Miranda Mystery
Complex characters, perfect
for mystery lovers!
Amazon
Hettie The Talking Yeti
Action packed picture book
with hilarious twist ending
Amazon
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
The Golden Man
Mayhem reigns supreme across
suburban and outback Australia
Amazon
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
THE LOST VALOR OF LOVE
Escape to a world of kings,
gods, war, and forbidden love.
www.amazon.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
THE RAMBEE BOO SERIES
Collect all the Rambee Boo
adventures! For 2 - 7 yr olds.
www.wamanbooks.com
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
Home Alone Harry
Children picture book showing
how to care for a family dog
Thunkies
The Edible Machine Gun
Sound of a nuclear explosion
or the clink of coffee cups?
Amazon
The Power of Positivity:
The ABC's of a Pandemic
5 Star Rating on Amazon!
Amazon
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
Cosmic Playbook for Writers
Daily creative inspiration and
mindfulness tools for authors.
Amazon
Family Redefined
Childhood Reflections on
the Impact of Divorce
www.familyredefinedbook.com
Famously Dead
Gambling-themed action
thriller with a twist
www.amazon.co.uk
HomoAmerican – Secret Society
Unflinching portrait turbulent
times before & after Stonewall
www.amazon.com
Nibbler and Captain Make Peace
Advantageous for early
readers with life-application.
www.amazon.co.uk
Abandoned: A Sacred Mission
The International Space
Station holds a secret
Amazon
Ever Alice
Alice returns to Wonderland to
take out the Queen of Hearts.
Amazon
THE BELIEF IN Angels
Two wounded souls find
courage, strength & resilience
www.books2read.com
Sometimes Lovin' is Hurtful
A love song on repressed
love. Straight-gay.
www.amazon.com
CON ARTIST DATING
Win against con artists
and true love is yours.
www.amazon.com
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
The Babbling Brook
FREE D/LOAD - Delightful
Heartfelt, Intelligent
www.amazon.com
Addicted To Hate
Parent abuse can take on
many different forms...
www.amazon.com
Life in the Grand Pause
Child music prodigy is whisked
away into a new life.
www.amazon.com
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
THE PINK DOOR
A sensitive caregiver's
roadmap for the last days
www.suziedaggett.com
Crooked Fences: A Novel
An honest story of change
and overcoming prejudice.
www.amazon.com
PERHAPS YOU WERE BORN FOR JUST
SUCH A TIME AS THIS: For every
teen and all who know a teen
www.carolynhayes.net
Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
THE ILLUSTRATED HEN
'Imaginative, often surreal...
written with flamboyance.' WSA
www.amazon.com
Penitentiary Tales: Love Story
Privileged young white man
sent to harrowing State Prison
www.amazon.com
The Phantom of Faerie Mountain
An enchanting tale of
myth, magic, & friendship.
Amazon
SEED BALLS
Simple and fun recipe
to make seed balls
Amazon
Book Of Greatness
A parable about unlocking
your destiny today.
Amazon
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
www.amazon.com
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
The Assassin of Malcoze
An assassin’s plot will
change the kingdom forever
Amazon
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
Practice Makes Better
Beautifully illustrated book
to foster growth mindset.
Amazon