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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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 PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Encounter
Enter another world and
transform your worldview
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon