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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
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The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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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
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon