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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa