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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ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
THE MUTT FOR ME
Heartwarming memoir of
healing & second chances
by Don Hughes
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon