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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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
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
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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