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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Editors, Layout Designs
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Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
In$urance Blues
A John Smith Mystery Book 3
Murder With a Laugh Track
by Charlotte Stuart
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams