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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LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon