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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ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Nick and the Golden Apple
Familiar, unexpected,
engaging from the beginning.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Systems Thinking Cybersecurity
Simple rules to think
better about cybersecurity
by Michael Collins
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes