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
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Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
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Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
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Illustrators, Writers, Blurbs,
Editors, Layout Designs
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The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MORAL FIBRE
A Lancaster skipper, his crew
and the woman he loves.
by Helena P. Schrader PhD
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
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