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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MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon