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 Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
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