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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Author: Aryanne Oade
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CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
TWSA 2023 FINALIST
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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com