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 SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK