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:
Free Yourself from Workplace Bullying: Become Bully-Proof and Regain Control of Your Life
Author: Aryanne Oade
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Hell Space Bk 1 - Revelations
An ancient war. An alien
threat. Humanity's last stand!
by D S Sangster
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Grumpy Gnome
A funny, cozy, and
award-winning picture book.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon