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
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
The Other Lotus Girl
He was buying tea.
She was running for her life.
danielariddle.com
DOWN TO EARTH
Master the art of combining
logic with intuition
Amazon
SO YOU WANT TO BE A DOCTOR
Race the clock to save
a life in the ER tonight
by Linda Soules
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
Escape From Peconic Bay
A fast-paced, historical novel
set during the run up to WW2
books2read
❜Twas the Day of Christmas
Join Marco, Pet Pom Dog
and Santa for the Holidays
Amazon
A Rage To Live
A true boys' coming of age
story set during the Holocaust
Amazon
THE GRAVITY OF LIES
WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE
WAS BASED ON LIES?
Amazon
KEEPERS OF THE ROCK
THE DEBILIS RISING-YA Fantasy
Seize the rock. Rule the world
Amazon
The Pathology of Graphology
Two citizens of the lower
depths kill an aging DJ.
by David Milnes
Finn's Funny Feelings
Helping children to manage
emotions in a healthy way
Amazon
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
THE TIFFIN
Lost tiffin. Note gone astray.
A boy's search for family.
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Marvelous Mood-Mending Meadow
Picture Book About Gratitude &
Dealing with Kids Emotions
Amazon
THE GREAT MOSQUITO HUNT
Hunting the world for
the causes of disease
Amazon
Terracolina-A Place to Belong
Magic & wonder collide
in this bold MG adventure
by Carla Kessler
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
GIRARD'S JOURNEY
A SNAIL'S TALE
A heartwarming tale
of finding where you belong
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
The Other Side of Nowhere
A fast-paced page turner
southern gothic horror
by Jack Holt
The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
THE DARK PLACES NOVELS
Paranormal thrillers to
get your pulse racing
kimgravell.com
“Hatch Chile Willie”
offers children a heartwarming
tale of friendship
Amazon
ARNI'S ADVENTURES
8 charming, silly, comic
stories to laugh at & enjoy.
Amazon
Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
MILLIE'S RAINBOW
Beautiful picture book.
Kindness and rainbows.
by Hilary Hawkes
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
The Book Witch
A thrilling, fast paced
fantasy book for MGs
Amazon
THE WELL
A cleverly plotted YA fantasy
packed full of suspense.
Amazon
NEW TRAILS
A queer portal fantasy of
magic, courage, and home
books2read
RIVER WITCH
A haunting, emotional tale
of magic and purpose.
Amazon
The One Week Writing Workshop
7 Days to Spark, Boost
or Revive Your Novel
Amazon
Publishing Questions?
Find easy to understand
answers, top tips & more.
oldmatemedia
Beyond a World Apart
Story Nazis attempted to burn
based on historical events
Amazon
S.O.S. by Sue C Dugan
An exciting, time-travel
adventure for middle graders
Amazon
THE SOCIETY
Elizabeth Grant Thriller-woman
embroiled in a conspiracy
Amazon
Adventures of Beryl and Carol
Award winning, clean teen
adventure for all ages.
berylandcarol
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
MADRA RISING
Dragon YA Fantasy
written by teens for teens
Amazon
THE DARKWOLF SAGA (YA)
Embark on a harrowing journey
into fantasy and adventure.
Amazon
INTO THE BLAZE
A new trilogy where fantasy,
myth, and reality entwine
Amazon
Millie’s Magic
The little mouse
with a big heart.
Amazon
LADY IN RED
Teen sleuths search for
a missing masterpiece.
Amazon
The Bardic Isles Series
A thought-provoking fantasy
where music is the magic!
Amazon
Happisad Memories
Where magic meets grief.
A page-turning novel.
by M.P.B. Clairette
FIREWORKS
Anthology of quirky, cosy
fantasy and sci-fi tales
by Paul Olding
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
The Shadow and the Scream
Stranger Things meets
Alice in Wonderland.
Amazon
DRAGONDAH (9 - 12 year olds)
Solving ancient mysteries and
outwitting scheming villains!
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
Jack's 1st Birthday Adventure
Journey to Jingle Jangle:
A fun story with activities!
Amazon
AT RECEPTION
Will Sally fall for the charms
of a guest? ADULT FICTION
by Galahad Porter
1066 WHAT FATES IMPOSE
An epic struggle for
the English Crown
by G. K. Holloway
CALM POND
TOP 10 BOOK - 9 short stories
for 5 - 9 year olds
Amazon
Down to Earth
A practical guide to using
intuition for smarter living.
Amazon