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
Author: Aryanne Oade
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ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
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BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
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Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
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TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
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Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
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THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
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The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
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FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
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The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
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DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
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THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
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The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
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Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
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VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
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LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
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Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
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Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
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No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
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Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
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POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
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WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
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A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
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Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
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Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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