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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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon