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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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw