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 Collective Consciousness
Embark on a journey into the
depths of the human spirit!
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
The Third Estate
WHEN THE TRUTH SURFACES
AND THE LIES are REVEALED
Amazon
Pause... and Effect
A sun-kissed journey through
menopause and beyond.
Amazon
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
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MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
Half a Faerie
A disgraced rockstar falls for
a half-faerie single mom.
by Toni Cabell
Around the Globe
The Adventures of Squishy
and Boo, Book 3
Amazon
Why Alaska?
An immigrant's tale in
the last frontier of America
The State I Came To Love
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
Mother To Elephants
A Beautiful Tale of
Care and Compassion
Amazon
Tree Singer
Direct, engaging YA quest with
a delightful focus on family
by Jacci Turner
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
ANGEL OF ASHES
Award-winning epic YA
fantasy adventure series!
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
The Gemini Connection
An intriguing thriller that
will keep you hooked.
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Glitching Souls
Award-winning, Mind-bending,
Technothriller
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
THE COIN
CAN FINDING A COIN
GET YOU KILLED?
books2read
SUKIE – QUEEN OF CATS
A warm rescue-cat picture book
about finding family.
by Jan Falconer
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
THE SIGIL MASTERS
Face-paced and engaging
Young Adult epic fantasy.
Amazon
The Day After His Crucifixion
Jesus' women followers
finally tell their stories
by Merikay McLeod
Connecting Threads
A graphic memoir of
resilience and hope
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
The Scrivener's Apprentice
Words have power.
Especially hers.
Amazon
The Mystery of the Lost Avenge
Multilevel story/ghost/romance
forensics/WWII/espionage
Linda Maria Frank
THOSE DARN STRIPES
A genuine read opening the
doors on love, life, & meaning
Amazon
Rooted and Remembered
An orphaned boy wonders if
home is a place or a feeling.
Goodreads
THE FOUNDLING
A foundling rises to
reclaim his stolen birthright
Amazon
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
From The Back of a Donkey
Fresh captivating look at the
Christmas Story told by Mary
by Nancy Elaine Hartman Minor
Angry Arthur
and The Run Around Trick
Learn to manage big feelings
Amazon
The Beast Keepers
A young vet discovers a
world of mythical creatures
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
BOBBIN AND THE MAGIC THIEF
A broken rule. A stolen
friend. A faerie rescue.
books2read
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Discover how your lifestyle
and emotions affect your dog
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon