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 PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon