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 gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
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by Elizabeth Scozzari
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
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THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
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A disgraced rockstar falls for
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A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
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Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
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TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
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Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
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ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
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SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
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Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
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The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner