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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BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
Out of the Darkness...
A memoir of animal
connections, love, and healing
books2read.com
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Multi-award winning. A
captivating look at Christmas.
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Lead the Competition
Read 100 Livestreaming &
Digital Media Predictions.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
Aunty Jane Knits Up A Storm
Knitting, Friendship, Loss &
Healing in a Children's Story
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
Secrets of a Social Butterfly
How I unstuck my life
and you can too.
Lynn Bruines
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
SOUTH KOREA
Where old traditions and
modern change collide.
by John Gonzalez
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Prescription for Frozen Heart
Pride & Prejudice meets
Grey's Anatomy - medical rom.
by Jo-Anne Duffett
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
THE SHADOW MAN
Spooky Clever Romantic
YA paranormal murder mystery
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
THE NIGHT OWL SINGS AND...
Shifting heartbreaks and
delights of our aging years
Amazon
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Hecatomb of the Vampire
5 horror tales link in book 1
of The Dark Rituals Saga
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford