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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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
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Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
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