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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Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
The Book of Jack
Candid and inspiring story of
coming to terms with suicide.
F. Scott Service
Confidently Mindful
Answers to your most asked
mindfulness questions.
Amazon
A Lion's Head
Myth brought to life.
A fantasy novel for YA.
by D.M. De Alwis
TEMPEST'S SECRET
Adorable cosy mystery
with a kitten for 7-9 yr olds
Amazon
Sea Change by Nick Bamford
'A gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea'
nickbamford.com
DREAMER OF DESTINY
Her dreams are calling to her.
Should she listen?
Barbara Pelham
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
The Monster Bones of...
A time travel mystery about
an ancient skeleton for kids.
by Linda Maria Frank
WAYS TO BE EQUALLY HUMAN
A deep dive into being non-
binary,climate activism & love
by Leslie Tate
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
Tally and the Angel
Unstoppable middle-grade
adventures around the world!
by Eleanor Dixon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
The Pond of Reflection
A Fantasy Adventure - Teamwork
Friendship & Self-Discovery
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
MaryLou
"An engaging, well-crafted
family drama" TWSA
Amazon
THE PORTAL KEEPER
Enter a world of Fantastic
Creatures and Magic!
books2read
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
THE NIGHT SLAYER
Perfect for PERCY JACKSON fans
'Thrill-a-page, fantasy' TWSA
Amazon
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Holy Hell
Diabolical Delights: Twisted
Tales of Faith and Fear
Memoir & creative non-fiction
Esme and Griswald
A WITCH in search of a
POTION to save her PRINCE
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Steve's 2 other personalities
wreak havoc all around him
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
One Year, One Night, 2nd Ed.
A beautiful story set in an
English village during WWII.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
Drop the Fake Smile
How to stop people-
pleasing in relationships
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
MY SHADOW
A storybook for children
of parents with epilepsy
lulu.com
Pure Ink Press
Quality partnership publisher
open for submissions
Pure Ink Press
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
POLO IN BRAZIL (BOOK 5)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel exploring climate action
The Adventures of Captain Polo
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon