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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AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
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
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon