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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MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
www.barnettauthor.co.uk
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon