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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Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK