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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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
Zoli and Her New Apprentice
A Triceratops, a magic
apprentice & spells gone wild!
by Mrs Jane Clack
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
A Wild Ride
A magical horse, a daring
cowgirl, a wild rodeo mystery!
by Niki Danforth
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LITTLE FORTIFIED STORIES
Multi-award winning,
mesmerizing flash fiction.
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon