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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LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon