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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Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
LIVING AT THE EDGE OF THE
WORLD Swap Wi-Fi for Wildlife
Shetland Adventure 9-12
WINTER, Book 1
SIN EATER
A unique, funny, and
emotional novel for YA
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
The Graffiti Killer
A mind unhinged on
the fulcrum of our age.
by David Milnes
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
AMAZING WORLD BENEATH THE
WAVES Satisfy your curiosity
about oceans
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The Broken Wife
A gripping tale of love,
loss, and BETRAYAL.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Jemma and the Raven
A luminous adventure in
this epic YA fantasy debut
Amazon
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Lonely Lighthouse Bogle
A quirky rhyming tale honoring
the magic of friendship
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
The Shadow Deception
Can a pranking pixie and a
grumpy angel save the world?
Amazon
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
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
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
The Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
KIRKYARD MOON
Two women, One body.
A historical fantasy novel.
by Rhys Shaw
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
One step changed his world.
One man changed his heart.
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
SIR BARKINGTON AND THE WORRY
WOOF - Helping little worriers
feel calmer every day
by Janine Marsh
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
THE JEWEL OF WENZLO
An epic conflict
between rodent kings
Amazon
OUT OF TIME
Love at 78? Life has a
time limit. Love doesn't.
M. Jacqueline Murray
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon