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 MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope