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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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens