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
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
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REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon