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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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
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FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok