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 Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon