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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Alphamind
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
AT WARBLE'S BAR
Pregnant Lucy searches for the
father...ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
Truth Was Once Taboo
New humanity, ancient
wisdom: spirituality reborn.
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Glitching Souls - Steve Kenney
Neil can read minds...
He can't turn them off.
Amazon
HABITAT MAN
Midlife crisis meets eco-
fiction in heartwarming romcom
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Your Words Your Love
A dazzling explosion
of beauty for your soul.
books2read
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Playing Soldier
A savagely haunting true
journey of self-discovery.
F. Scott Service
THE MALLARD MELODRAMAS
A captivating series of
Victorian Mysteries
by RJ Williams
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
The Great Migration
Survive valley. Stop outbreak.
Or watch the kingdom burn.
Amazon
REMEMBER THIS
Award-Winning
Spiritual Masterpiece
Truly life changing!
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
VR,AR &AI in Special Education
Tech transforming special ed:
benefits, risks & apps
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
RED CHAIR PRESS
Titles in Dyslexic and
/or Large Print editions
ReadHowYouWant
ULTIMATE OBSESSION
A cracking murder/mystery
packed with twists and turns.
Dai Henley
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
WHINGEY WILLIAMS Term 1
Follow Whingey on her FIRST
adventure on Gower
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
CAME A GENTLE WHISPER
A bittersweet, richly
layered historical romance.
by Rebecca A. Cathey
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
ELLA'S WAR
Heart-stopping, spirit-lifting
award-winning historical novel
vineleavespress
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
I Never Said I Love You
A story of travel, friendship,
forgiveness, & roads not taken
Amazon
POLE TO POLE (Book 4)
A fast-paced MG graphic
novel on climate change
The Adventures of Captain Polo
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
A QUEST FOR HIDDEN THINGS
A cozy, coming-of-age
fantasy adventure
by Karen Eisenbrey
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Bentley's Fantabulous Idea
Embark on a whimsical colorful
journey filled with fun
MikiTaylor
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
WHERE DO BEARS SLEEP?
Bedtime for Animals & Children
Illustrated Songbook
by Chris Meade
IF I COULD REMEMBER
A tender, unflinching memoir
on Alzheimer's caregiving
by Donna Costa
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
Perfect Middle Grade Series
Montana and her friends
save the forest animals!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
The Word Gobblers
A handbook for parents with
children struggling to read
by Catherine Matthias
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon