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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Author: Aryanne Oade
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A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
What Death Taught Terrence
A man reviews life from the
beyond. What will he learn?
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
www.mybook.to
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Secrets of The Sealed Forest
Magic awakens in this
modern fantasy adventure.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE MAGIC OF KINDNESS
Join the adventure with
the cat witches here:
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
www.eddavisbooks.com
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon