Finalists 2015
Below is a list of the 2015 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, .
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- 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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'