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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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank