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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Amazon
TREACHERY!
A WW2 child
evacuee thriller
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Pebbles and the Biggest Number
A butterfly’s quest to
find the largest number
Amazon
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Children Who Dance in the Rain
A children's book about
gratitude and self-discovery.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Pumpkin King Saves Christmas
How Santa became jolly with
the help of the Pumpkin King.
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Last Lumenian
Most princesses need saving.
This one saves you.
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
lorifreeland
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
My Therapy Assistant
Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon