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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Then We'll Say Goodnight
How would you get your
unruly puppies back to bed?
Amazon
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
The Monarchs
"A thought-provoking spiritual
quest" - Kirkus Reviews
Amazon
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
Smurgle The Windy Dragon
By Jane Clack, ill. by Lucy
Nicholson. A FUN PICTURE BOOK!
Amazon
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
Terracolina: A Place to Belong
Adventure for 9–13 yr olds
with twists, turns & suspense.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
SIN EATER
A girl with the power to
erase ANY bad memory!
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble