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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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
QUACK ALONG WITH ZACK, MACK, A
AND JACK - 3 adventurous ducks
learn to share
A FUN PICTURE BOOK
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Light On - BECOMING JESSE
Jesse's Light faces secrets,
sorrows, and danger.
by Patsie McCandless
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
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Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon