Winners 2015
Below is a list of the 2015 WINNERS 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.
Jump straight to:
- 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)
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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Mighty Mary
Incredible story of Mary,
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The Assassin of Malcoze
An assassin’s plot will
change the kingdom forever
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METAL BONES
Star Wars meets Boondocks
Saints in Metal Bones.
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Nutmeg Street: Egyptian Secret
Crime-fighting teens meet
ancient Egyptian intrigue!
Amazon
Fascinating Family Facts
Educational and Entertaining.
Audiobook + Kindle + Paperback
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FACE, A MEMOIR
A harrowing and life-affirming
memoir. It will draw you in.
Amazon
A Bloody Hot Summer
Murders uncover shocking
secrets of aristocratic family
www.trevordsilva.com
Early Myths
Greek myths
for young kids
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Grumpy & Lumpy Bears
A story in verse with
original antique photographs.
www.amazon.com
The Young Testament - preteen
A kids’-eye view
of the Jesus story!
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Cuckoo Clock New York
Kindertransport-What happened
to the children in WW2?
www.amazon.com
Pull A Funny Face
Promoting inclusion however
'different' someone seems.
www.amazon.co.uk
WATER DRAGON
Illustrating the powerful
bond of friendship. 6-12 yrs
www.amazon.co.uk
How Much Big Is the Sky
A memoir of a mother's love
and unfathomable loss.
Amazon
PAPA & PAWS
Cute doggie illustrations
& heartwarming stories
www.papaandpaws.com
Endless Incarnation Sorrows
A Spiritual Odyssey of
Mortal Imprints on Earth
www.amazon.com
Cognition
Is human intelligence at its
peak, or just taking off?
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As the Daisies Bloom
A loving exploration of
generosity, peace and hope
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Deficiency
"How far would you go to
keep your dreams alive?"
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Last Star Standing
Kirkus-starred adventure
"A deeply addictive read" SPR
Amazon
Henry Disney's
truly unforgettable read
REGAINING LIFE’S WINDING TRAIL
www.austinmacauley.com
RANGER NADER
A boy & a magic axe fight a
demigod to save the world.
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The Whimple Inn
Clean children’s book about
shapeshifters! Ages (9-14)
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The White Hand
A Story of Forbidden Love,
Betrayal, and Murder.
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CALEDONIA
Historical Novel, Scotland,
Adventure, Romance, Mystery
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