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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
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7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
Amazon
DON'T DOUBT THE RAINBOW series
Crime-busting teen
detective adventures!
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
SeaMouse Builds a Boat
Mouse must find EVERYTHING he
needs to BUILD his boat.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Hanna’s Ascent
A lyrical story of transgender
history and triumph
www.bedazzledink.com
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
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A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon