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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BELIEVING IN HORSES
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Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
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BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
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“Later,†Said Gator
Encourage kids to clean up
in a positive, fun way!
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THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
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SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
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DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
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Me and My Shadow
Honest reflection how cancer
took a boy to death’s door.
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Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
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HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
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Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
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Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
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LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
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Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
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Self-Care Journal
& Mood Tracker
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Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
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VINE LEAVES PRESS
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Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
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Captain Polo Saving the Planet
"Eco-adventure comics
for middle graders"
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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Top Psychological Thriller
Two couples befriend each
other with tragic consequences
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Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
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EVERKNIGHT
A Heroic Journey of
Uncompromising Honor
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THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
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Nemesis Rising
"Survival comes with a cost
for Sam … his humanity."
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The Puppet Maker's Daughter
Marika protects her family &
orphaned children from Nazis.
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Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
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Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
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Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
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More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Woster
You're Gone
Meet Arthur: Widower, Son,
Brother, Friend, Murderer.
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Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
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MUMMY TRUMPS
A rhyming flatulent book that
is fun for all of the family.
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Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
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The Toad from Outer Space
A cautionary tale about a
toad-ily historic space flight
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Look 'N Up Invasion
Celebrate diversity by
imagining a world without it.
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A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
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Wild Asses of Mojave Desert
“Funny & tender, moving &
poetic" Recommended US Review
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Rainbow Bridge
Ever wondered where your
dog ends up after this life?
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MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
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AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
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Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
www.cougarproductions.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
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The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
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Sibby's Secret
Heart-stopping adventure
for our detective Buccaneers
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