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 War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon