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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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon