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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RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
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
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
There's a Duck in the House
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Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
RED CHAIR PRESS
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/or Large Print editions
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
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Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL