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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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
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SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com