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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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Into The Shadows
Journey from naïve university
student to a great spy.
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JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
HUNGRY TRAILS
‘A…culturally rich family
chronicle.’ Kirkus Review
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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NUDGES FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Must-read for those who grieve
or curious about the afterlife
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Antunite Chronicles
An allegory for our time,
a thrillogy for all ages.
Amazon
THE SELFISH SHELLFISH & THE
SICK SEA an environmental gem
for the age. GET A COPY AT:
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MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Changing Tide
A Thrilling First
Contact Novel
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I’m Going to Have a Sister
For new siblings teaching
patience & understanding
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Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
A Trip From God, Book 1
NEW gods NEW religion NEW
prophet NEW order OLD insanity
Amazon
A Vampire's Tooth Fairy Chase
A vampire with flat teeth
searches for the Tooth Fairy.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
The Boy and the Jaguar
A magical Mayan tale
for middle-grade readers.
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography by Cheryl
Gillespie - Book Award Winner!
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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In Other Words, Poetic Journey
Explore life through the eyes
of a tireless wanderer
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
There's a Duck in the House
TWSA FINALIST 2023
Large Format with Large Text
Amazon
THREE DETAIL STORIES audiobks
Where storytime is an
adventure designed by kids
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THE IMPROBABLE WONDERS OF
MOOJIE LITTLEMAN "Visionary,
magical, rich" -MC WEEKLY
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Last Professional
A hobo, a wanderer, a madman-
their lives are on the line!
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
BEHIND THE PICKLE JAR
A fun, relatable,
emotionally powerful read!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Digging Deep by Dexter Hutt
She can cope with murder -
but what about betrayal?
Amazon
Into the BeanStalk
Corrupt megacity, broken world
A girl hiding from her past
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon