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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Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
It Rains in February
A wife's memoir of love,
suicide, grief and loss
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon