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 Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky tale celebrating
the magic of friendship.
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
Churchill’s Secret Army
WW2 courage and sacrifice
in the undercover SOE
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Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE PHILOSOPHER & THE ASSASSIN
campus novel, moral
philosophy, and murder mystery
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
Little Puppy's Great Adventure
Adorable story. Great for
both parents as well as kids.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
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NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
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Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
GOING TO MEET DAD
A playful and sensitive tale
about braving the unknown
by Kathleen Nord Heinz
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
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THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
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Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
Plea to a Frozen God
A desperate trio appeals
to the God of Death.
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon