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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MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey