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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CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sprout's Surprise!
A humorous story with
a gentle ecofriendly message
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
TAILS
A magical story children will
love; and probably adults too.
by WJ Scott
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
A First Book of Microbiology
A fun learning journey
down the microscope lens.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
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HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Gates of Dark Death
The story of the last woman
to escape the Tower of London
by Alan Reynolds
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon