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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon