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 GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
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SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
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The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
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MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
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The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
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The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
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Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
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The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
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