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
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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
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Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon