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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CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
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S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
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SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon