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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TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
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OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon