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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THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction