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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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
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THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon