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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Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
A Portion of Malice
A thought-provoking thrill
ride into the apocalypse
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
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A lyrical, heartbreaking,
hilarious novel about family.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Nick and the First Alphabet
Growing up, new powers,
friends, and adventures.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod