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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The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
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or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
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Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon