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
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
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
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
The Professor Perishes
A unique whodunit with
suspects and reveals galore
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Cinderella, A Love Story
An award winning cozy middle
grade faerie tale retelling.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith