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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Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
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The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
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Editors, Layout Designs
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BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
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WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
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SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
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OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
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Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo