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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Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
Metaworx
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
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
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
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
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Three Children's Stories
Child-approved SEL story
time plans & activities
by Adria Chalfin
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
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OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
The Madigan Chronicles
Witchy - Spellbinding - Addict
Urban Fantasy
by Marieke Lexmond
36
A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader