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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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
books2read
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
thegreatbritishbookshop
Gollogans of Carrickgollogan
An exciting woodland
adventure story for 7-9s
Amazon
Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Epistolary
Mandy writes about her
life until tragedy strikes.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Love in the Cupboard
A sweet, clean Catholic Priest
seeks a wife rom-com
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Children of the Realm
Girl finds mythical origins
in YA urban fantasy
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Dinosaur Symphony
A Guide to Dinosaurs
and Classical Music
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon