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
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor