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:
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The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
marinemoments.uk
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
A HARD SILENCE
Grief, love, and learning to
speak the unspeakable
www.vineleavespress.com
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
www.fontreal.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Fungus Among Us
Encourage children to explore
and connect to nature
Amazon
A SQUEAKY TOY, A LEASH, AND
A PRAYER Mom's Choice Awards
GOLD - for dog loving families
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Master of Music - Marla Himeda
Book 1 of a unique,
inspirational fantasy series!
Amazon