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 DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
At last the women speak,
deepening Yeshua's story.
Amazon
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Dance Along
A curious cat, a magical
mirror & a world of twirls
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
101 Ways to Wow! Our World
Insights, ideas, & actions
to encourage & empower
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
FIELDS OF PROSPERIS
"Bingeable space opera, best
complex villains"-ARK Watson
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
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
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
THE PEBBLE CHAMPION
A stirring tale
of sadness and self-discovery.
Amazon
My Solo Wedding in Santorini
A true story. Honest,
thought-provoking & funny .
blogaboutl
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
A fantasy to delight middle-
graders and nature lovers.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Boy and the Big White Rock
'...rewarding memoir of coming
of age in the 1960s.' KIRKUS
Barnes and Noble
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
CLEAR-CUTS
In 72 hours, a legend, a lore
& 2 brothers will all collide
Amazon
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
Sammie and Pumpkin
An adopted dog learns
how to make new friends.
Amazon
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT INDIE
OBSESSION - Find & follow
indie books you'll love.
INDIEGUANA
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon