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
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The Ghosts of Nothing
The town of Nothing is haunted
...and fairies are to blame.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
Thar She Blows
Brian got swallowed by
a whale. Mom’ll be mad.
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Exclusion Zone
The VORKOSIGAN SAGA
meets DIE HARD.
Amazon
SONG FOR MY FATHER
"A gripping drama...a FINALIST
and highly recommended." TWSA
Amazon
The Accidental Boyfriend
Slightly steamy, fake dating,
celebrity young adult romcom
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THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
A Cauldron of Uncanny Dreams
13 creepy award-winning
stories for a cold, dark night
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Harmony Dances On
Helping children navigate the
journey through grief
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
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Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
Comfort in the Wings
A woman’s inspiring quest for
comfort and joy after grief
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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Look 'N Up Invasion
A clever mix of fantasy,
family drama & cultural debate
Goodreads
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
I FEEL YOUR STARE
An Autobiography
BOOK AWARD WINNER!
Amazon
BURT, THE AIRPORT CAT
Follow Burt, the black cat,
on a fun family adventure
Amazon
HEALER'S BLADE
Can a young woman change
the fate of England?
StoryOrigin
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Writing in a Nutshell
Writing Workshops to
Improve Your Craft
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Samurai's Gift Among Forest
A grieving child's journey
to healing her spirit.
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THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
CLOUDY WITH CHANCE OF ANSWERS
"Crazy family. Endless cold
case. Then there's a clue!"
Amazon
LIKE A HERO
Being a superhero WITHOUT
powers is never easy!
books2read
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
MORATURI LOST
Ship lost in Andromeda:
The vet is now Captain!
Amazon
Guiding Kids Through Anger
Parenting chaos
meets humor therapy
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Stress Book
STRESS MANAGEMENT & PREVENTION
BOOK, WINNER OF 40+ AWARDS
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
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Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
TOUCH
Gritty coming-of-age
fiction with a purpose
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Beyond the Brink
Teleportation is just the
beginning...
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Azoria's Blade
They attacked her homeland.
Now, Azoria seeks her revenge.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Day & Night
A behind the scenes tour
and evening immersion!
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon