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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I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
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MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
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.
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Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
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