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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Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows, & humans
dying at Moonshine Mesa?
Amazon
The Cup of Christ Trilogy
Epic mystical thriller across
centuries! A must!!!
by Jack Holt
Into the Thicket
Boy finds an injured rabbit
sparks heartfelt journey
Amazon
BEAUTIFUL AND TERRIBLE THINGS
A NOVEL. Award-winning story
of social justice & friendship
Amazon
SNOTASAURUS REX!
A hilarious, sneezy
dinosaur adventure for kids!
by Stuart Reid
MOTHER TO ELEPHANTS
A heartwarming, inspiring kids
picture book biography
THE STORY OF DAPHNE SHELDRICK
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
Temperament: A novella
The miracle of recovery.
The horror of losing yourself.
by K. Aurum
THE UNBROKEN
Love and adventure in
the strange worlds of mind.
Nigel Peace
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
GOING UNDER THE RADAR
Honest, insightful, battling
autism/mental health - TWSA
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
PRESCHOOL MATH WORKBOOK
Large print, count, trace, add
subtract & more, ages 3-5
LEARN NUMBERS 0-10
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
The Shadow of the Volcano
A thrilling 'time travel'
adventure for 7 - 13 yr olds.
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
Moonshine Mesa
Why are bees, crows &
humans dying at the Mesa?
Amazon
Winkle and Aster
Urban fantasy that takes
imagination to its limits
books2read
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
LITERARY ECHOES
Sharp analyses of the
world's great short stories
Amazon
THE TRALL SERIES
Middle-grade portal
fantasies set in Australia.
by Gayle Torrens
FALSE NEUTRAL
One chance to finally
make sense of it all.
Amazon
Soul Release
An epic fantasy action
adventure in a world of magic.
Amazon
ALLOW ALL
A Novella of Love,
Grief, and Surveillance
by K. Aurum
LOOK AWAY NO MORE
A story rich in history & love
at a Georgia college in 1970.
Amazon
Wartime Secrets, Family Lies
London to life in Washington
in a family of secrets
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
Lines in the Sand
Edgy and isolating. A perfect
memoir of loss and endurance.
F. Scott Service
From Patriarchy to Paradise
The script is flipped:
Women steer back to garden.
expandjoy
THEY'RE ALL BARKING
Springer Spaniel's eye-opening
view of human behaviour
Amazon
The Toad Who Loved Tea
Tea-loving toad, a cruel crow
& an ancient prophecy collide.
by Faiz Kermani
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon
The Ghost of Neil Diamond
A tribute artist scales
the Great Wall of China.
by David Milnes
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
A Mixing Colour Adventure
Colour mixing, teamwork &
perseverance for 3 - 7 yr olds
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
Nantucket Monsters
Island monsters on the sly,
live in the corner your eye
B. LAWSON HULL
JUST RIVER
Hilarious and grave.
A story of resilience.
Amazon
The Artificial Elephant
Ghosts. Love. Winter.
Hope. Fantasy / SF stories.
Stories of loss, magic, & hope
TALE OF THE ENGLISH TEMPLAR
Resistance to tyranny starts
with an act of compassion
by Helena P Schrader
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
Gigglet Goes to School
Get your giggle on with
Gigglet. Perfect for 0 - 6 yrs
AMB Kids Books
The Crooked Ladder
It's time to climb...
or die
Amazon
SEA CHANGE
Gay romance and adventure
on a yacht at sea
Nick Bamford
Demons to Champions
A tale of neurodivergent
awakening and triumph.
Amazon
Burt: The Airport Cat
Heartwarming cat adventure
about friendship!
by Christine Henry
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
Law of Attraction Game Book
A playful 28-day guide
to joy, clarity, and ease!!
Amazon
ANGELS
A YA LGBTQ+ emotional
rollercoaster.
'Perfect. 5 stars.'