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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CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon