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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
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indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon