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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Yes and Pigs Might Fly
'Genuinely insightful'
FINALIST in the WSBA
www.amazon.co.uk
Hamsly, Burdance, & Dogston...
A hamster, a bird, and a
dog compete. Who will win?
Amazon
Uncle Greg's Treasure [Novel]
Around the World
in 51 Riddles
books2read.com
Inconvenient Memories
An intimate account of a
modern Chinese social tragedy
www.amazon.com
Music of Clara Martinelli
Our world in peril. Can
a piece of music save it?
Amazon
Dave Explores the Outdoors
Educational book, written in
a fun, rhyming style.
www.amazon.co.uk
AWAKE; ARISE, OR BE FOREVER
FALLEN: Touching memoir of
a young anorexic male.
www.amazon.com
The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
Amazon
Karen Nicksich
angel reader, children's
author, dog trainer
www.pet-angelreader.com
The Cat with the Crooked Tail
A Dance-It-Out Creative Story
for Young Movers
Amazon
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
www.amazon.com
THE FLOATING UMBRELLA
There could be more
than meets the eye.
www.amazon.com
Signs in the Dark
1 deaf teen captive,1 innocent
suspect. Suspense & romance.
Amazon
FARSEEKER
Enlightened. Enslaved. Erased.
A Sci-Fi, Fantasy epic!
Amazon
Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
Nik Coppin's Comedy World
Stand-up comedy stories
don't get much funnier!
Amazon
Traffic: A Ronnie Lake Mystery
PI entangled in a kidnapping
that leads to trafficking.
Amazon
Deficiency
"How far would you go to
keep your dreams alive?"
Amazon
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Complete self-publishing
package from just £797.
www.theprooffairy.com
Broken Twigs
A fantasy story brimming
with chaos and danger!
Amazon
A Bike for Buster
Everything is impossible
until it happens!
A Bike For Buster
Blood and Water
Not every dragon
is born equal
www.amazon.co.uk
Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
the elephant hanged for murder
www.amazon.com
The Strange Woman
Witch trials, feminism,
farming and wildflowers.
www.sheepshedpress.com
REMARKABLE WOMEN IN VERSE
Rosa Parks, Helen Keller and
F Nightingale in rhyming verse
Amazon
ICE QUEEN
YA romance about the dangers
of sexting & cyberbullying.
www.amazon.com
The Illustrated Hen
'A FINALIST and highly
recommended.' TWSA
Amazon
WHERE ACORNS LANDED
For those who believe in
faeries, angels or ghosts
www.amazon.co.uk
The Tap-Dancing Pigeon
An inspiring adventure
for 3 to 8 year olds.
www.amazon.com
Emilie by Ingrid Ramsdale
Gripping historical adventure
brimming with emotion
Ingrid Ramsdale
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
www.amazon.com
Cycles of Norse Mythology
The passion, cruelty, and
heroism of an ancient world.
www.amazon.com
NIGHT GODDESS
A world on the edge.
An ancient prophecy awakening.
Amazon
CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
www.amazon.com
The Adventures of T J...
T J’s disability is no barrier
to a happy and fulfilling life
www.amandakehoebooks.com
Oh Daddy Chronicles
Laugh at Trump...Then
laugh some more...Repeat.
Amazon
Chermpf by W. S. Russell lll
An exciting adventure with
Gracie and the Cats of Nova!
www.borderstationpress.com
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
Raindrops: How Meditation...
Searching for spiritual
stability and mental health.
FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
Requiem For A Genocide
War is hell,
even if you're a robot.
Amazon
Family Redefined
Childhood Reflections on
the Impact of Divorce
www.familyredefinedbook.com
Sentinals Awaken
Epic Fantasy, ancient
magic, myth and adventure
Amazon
TRIVIA BOOKS
Educational and Entertaining.
In audio format! Bestseller!!!
www.raiseyourbrain.com
The Frog Who Was Blue
A charity book that is
helping children in Africa.
www.childrensfunnybooks.co.uk
PAPA & PAWS
Cute doggie illustrations
& heartwarming stories
www.papaandpaws.com
THE CAT DETECTIVES IN RUSSIA
Pack your suitcase for a
four-legged mystery series
www.amazon.co.uk
THE PAX PRINCIPLES
An awesome story for teens...
life in a very different world
Amazon
Tell Me You Love Me
Hollywood child stars
battle lies & corruption
Amazon
THE RAMBEE BOO SERIES
Collect all the Rambee Boo
adventures! For 2 - 7 yr olds.
www.wamanbooks.com
UNLIKELY FRIENDS
Friendship can be found
in the most unusual places
www.amazon.com
Jack and the Lean Stalk
A spooky midnight meeting!
Will Jack make friend or foe?
www.amazon.com
Fresh as a Daisy Editing
I can help with your copy
and line editing needs.
freshasadaisyediting.com
An Only Child's Diary
For girls facing the
challenge of growing up
Amazon
Last Star Standing
Kirkus-starred adventure
"A deeply addictive read" SPR
Amazon
ALL FISH FACES
Photos & fun facts about
tropical reef fish
www.amazon.co.uk
PROSE, POETRY AND MEDITATION
'...warmth, passion, insight &
thought-provoking scenarios."
Amazon
Running From Hippos
A memoir of trauma and
depression and recovery
Amazon