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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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
So You Want To Be A…
A Fun Introduction to
Anthropology for Curious Kids
by Linda Soules
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon