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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WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
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The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss