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
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Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon