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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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
The One-Year Novelist
Takes You Step-By-Step From
Idea To Finished Draft
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon