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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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds