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
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The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
Touch of the Whimsy
Witty fantasy, this Castaway
romance is an enigma!
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
WHEN JESUS CALLS
A Story of Undeniable Faith.
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The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
BUILDING THE BEAST
Building a home-on-wheels
with zero blueprint.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Faraway Mountains
A memorable novel about
growing up under dictatorship
Amazon
The Source of The Wind
A powerful & tender women's
fiction novel with soul
by Ella Capek
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
WELCOME TO OPINE
Homo Sapiens 2.0: Will genetic
blessing be their undoing?
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
BELIEVING IN HORSES
Ride away with the
Believing in Horses books!
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Mirrors & Smoke: A War of 1812
'A smartly plotted, character
novel set in 1800s Canada' WSA
Amazon/Audible
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
THE FISH TANK - short stories
NARRATIVES ABOUT LIFE, EXILE,
GHOSTS…AND MURDER.
books2read
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Shadow Apprentice
Fast-paced MG steampunk
with an intrepid girl mechanic
by Linda Browne
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Irish Famine Novel
My novel Hungry Trails
celebrates family resilience
Amazon
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
THE MERMELF
Mystery girl. Mermelves arrive
Dystopian rebellion begins
Amazon
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon