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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SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Ghoul of Sherwood
Robin Hood and his men solve
a grisly murder near a nunnery
Amazon
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
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
The Gates of Dark Death
A gripping, faced-pace,
Tudor-period thriller
by Alan Reynolds
PARIS BLUE, first love memoir
Classical music and first love
in the magical city of Paris
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Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
The Bride's Trunk
A gripping true story of
Anglo-German reconciliation
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
Marlon and the Scary Something
Scaredy cat finds courage,
foils fear, wins friend
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
A NATION is on the brink...
Only 1 woman can stop it
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
Inspirational Mindset Journey
This book, therapy by power of
fiction, can alter your life.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A novel of love, impending
war, and espionage.
books2read
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
PICTURE THE ALPHABET
Find over 150 objects, learn
letters & build vocabulary.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
A Novel about Life...and death
Will a mom's superhuman
efforts save her family?
Amazon/Apple
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
LIKE NO OTHER - Cry.
Laugh.
Think.
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Tales of Witches and Wyverns
Join Enid’s quest to save
friends from a fae queen
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
My Year at the Good Bean Café
Weird and inexplicable events
and their effect on our lives
Amazon
Moving Men by Karene Horst
A modern novel, relationships
% the scars they leave behind
Flying Trees Publishing
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE FABULOUS
A guide to finding self-love
and achieving your destiny💙
Amazon
GRAVE SECRETS-Cassandra Aston
The dark fantasy you've
been waiting for
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
Battle for Eklatros
Can Ànifa’s party save
Eklatros from the invasion?
Amazon
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
The Devil has Spoken
2020: The Devil has created a
virus that won't discriminate
Everand
The Putaway Monster
A delightful mystery to
solve as toys disappear.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
The Lost Heir Book 1 and 2
Mash Princess Bride
+ dash of GOT
Amazon
Selfish Shellfish & Sick Sea
An environmental gem for the
age. Get your copy at:
theprolificword.com
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon