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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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Crossing Borders
American memoir on prospects
for peace in Palestine/Israel
christabruhn.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Tilda Finds Her Rainbow
Journey of kindness, courage,
friendship and forgiveness
nicolaalewis.com
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Literary Historical Fiction
Karma and horses drive one
family through 2500 Years.
Amazon
Ruby the Emotional Stingray
Handling emotions for kids.
BEDTIME STORY
Amazon
Rainbow Cat and Mouse
How a hungry cat and a feisty
mouse become best friends
Amazon
The B-17 Tomahawk Warrior
"This happened in 1944 but
honored 80 years later!"
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
What Is the Shape of My Egg?
Introducing children to shape.
"An excellent STEM resource!"
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Paranormal Women's Fiction -
NEW SERIES!
books2read.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
A Voice from Heaven
Astounding secrets of life,
death, love and spirituality
wingsofpeacepress.com
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
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Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon