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 Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
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The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
ADAMS MORGAN FUGUE
a novel
A neighborhood love story
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
Nick...Lost Temple of Pelias
History, mythology, legends...
unexpected secrets.
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
DAUGHTER OF SPIES
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
A FINALIST in TWSA
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
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INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
CHARCOAL BOY
Tudor London, boy, entangled
in politics, wins through
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
Think Like the D squad
Four dogs. One mystery.
Think like a detective.
by Phil Weiss
MERCY'S VIEW: BLACKOUT
Memoir - A runaway's reckless
re-entry into society
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Bentley Makes a Dump Cake
A delightful, messy adventure
with joy, teamwork, & color
Miki Taylor
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade