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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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
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
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
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Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon