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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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon