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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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
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answers, top tips & more.
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DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
DIVERSIONS DARCY & ELIZABETH
2 sweet Pride & Prejudice
romances with fun banter!
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Cavorting In Cheese
An absurd, adult, foodie-
-forward rhapsody in rhyme.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A Sniffy, Sneezy, Snotty Story
Perfect for children aged 3–7
by Stuart Reid
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon