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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SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Naked in the Now
What if presence felt like
being seduced by life?
Amazon
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
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
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
Soar: A Soul's Quest
A young eagle on a quest of
self-discovery & enlightenment
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
BEHIND BULLETPROOF GLASS
A raw memoir about
pregnancy loss and grief
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
THE WAY OF WATER
Brilliant YA Fantasy with
Magic, Mystery & Romance
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
The War Ongoing: Knightfall
Knights embark on adventure
where sci-fi & fantasy collide
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Fenix and the Firework Fliers
Can Fenix save the Fireworks
when a firefly gets sick?
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Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
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answers, top tips & more.
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POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Karin Adams
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
DRAGONDAH
The Secret Legacy
of Ottillee Bottomly
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to WOW your life now!
Amazon
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
My Year at the Good Bean Cafe
A riveting tale of unlikely
and inexplicable events.
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
The Princess and the Spy
A witty and heartfelt
YA fantasy mystery
Amazon
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon