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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KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
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Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
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