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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GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon