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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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon