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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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Momma Llama World
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animated stories & more.
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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
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
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
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Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
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
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
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