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 Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Sara My Sara
A moving tale of friendship,
loss, and the gifts of grief.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
TEMPEST AND THE BRIGHTON
TREASURE - A middle-grade
adventure children will love!
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Rider of the Wind
An exultant celebration
of the magic of music
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
A Good Day and Other...
A wide-ranging collection
of imaginative, funny stories.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
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Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
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THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon