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, .
Jump straight to:
- 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
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
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The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
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Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
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The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens