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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The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
www.cloudshillpress.com
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Chronicles of MatiLou/PerryAnn
Through it all the girls work
to save Mother Earth.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
creativemovementstories.com
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon