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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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott