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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Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
The Girl Who Looked Beyond...
13 yrs old. How can she have
a destiny to save the world?
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
Portraits of a Pandemic
The story of how a microscopic
virus changed our lives.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Woodsman
A 5* serial killer thriller
on Kindle and Unlimited
Amazon
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Misty Black Media, LLC
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam …his humanity."
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
looknup.us
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Life with psychopathic brother
A quirky philosophical novel
about forgiveness.
linnaspen.com
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
books2read.com
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
Amazon
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
www.books2read.com
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
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Starr of the Show
SEL shows a new squad how to
shine. MG Reader/School Issues
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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
Amazon
Anna and the Adders
A rhyming counting book
to get little ones learning
Amazon
Misty Black Media, LLC
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon