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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Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
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Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
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Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
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Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
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SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
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The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon