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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke