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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Destiny Lives on Fairhaven St.
A father's true story to his
sons. Winner of 17 awards.
Amazon
Moonshot - Rocket Dreams
Great for YA who dream
of rockets and space!
Amazon
SECRET SKY
Everybody wishes they could
fly - until it happens
books2read.com
LEGACY
A character-driven sci-fi/
fantasy with a twisting plot.
Amazon
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE (2022)
NOT pro-US Sci-Fi
weltweite, profond, prisbelönt
by X. Ho Yen
The Faces She Sees
A thrilling mind-freak of a
mystery - Kirkus Review
by Elizabeth Scozzari
REVOLUTION
A contemporary
satirical novel
Amazon
The Book of Wisdom-ish
Adventure begins with
a book. And an A.
Amazon
Forever Boy
Isaac comes to realize his new
friend harbors dark secrets.
books2read
The Coach Trip
A light- hearted,
mid-life, comedy romance.
by Morag Clarke
The Boy from the Night Sky
Thrilling fantasy adventure
for all ages.
Amazon
THE GIFT OF BELONGING
A compelling tale of love,
war & finding your way
by Cheryl Burman
Sam & Me & the Hard Pear Tree
A personal account of
a mother’s ultimate loss
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Adventure: 9- to 12-year-olds:
twists & suspense!
by P G H Hannaford
DEAR JAMES
I know it's been 20 years, but
I needed to tell you I'm sorry
Amazon
THE SANDS OF DEE
A moving WW2 evacuee
adventure for Middle Grade.
Amazon
Book Love
YOUNG READERS become
WORLD LEADERS
Lorilyn Roberts
Story and Structure
A book on story: 'beats Joseph
Campbell at his own game.'
Amazon
Arni's Adventures
Pet dinosaur, bear, cat story
for the young reader.
Ashok
MUPPIT BOY - ALLERGIES OF EVIL
"Suspense-filled, humor-filled
adventure for 9 – 12s" TWSA
by Michael J. Bowler
Clifftop Farm in Wartime
A story of WW2
evacuated children
Amazon
THE CURIST
Abby Steel hunts an evil
killer. Can he be caught?
Amazon
Momma Llama World
Free coloring sheets,
animated stories & more.
Meet Momma Llama
MERRYSHIELDS
A magical, action-packed
portal story for kids!
by Jen Jones
50 SECRETS NOBODY TELLS YOU IN
IN HOLLYWOOD Helping actors
avoid pitfalls & find success
Amazon
LoveVortex ... Drakor's Curse
A voyage into the unknown -
and a terrible curse.
Amazon
Don't Look Too Tasty
Hungry aliens, missing
friends. Who can you trust?
Amazon
THE WORD GOBBLERS
A handbook for parents whose
children struggle to read
by Catherine Matthias
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN ARCHITECT
Dream up towers and
make them stand for good
by Linda Soules
Crowded platforms Window Seats
One family's adventures
around Europe by train.
Amazon
THE SAD PRINCESS
Refinding joy with our
children is not a fairy tale
Amazon
More Future Dreams/Nightmares
Award-winning SF short
stories of AIs and robots.
Donald Firesmith
SOUL WALK
Unexpected Gifts of Grief and
Connection to Those in Spirit
Amazon
MEMOIR OF A MANGLED MIND
Three minds. One body.
And nobody is safe.
Amazon
Losing Austin
A gripping drama for teens
full of suspense & mystery
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
Inspiring, heart-warming
adventure for ages 8 & up
Amazon
REVOLUTION: A NOVEL
Comical misadventures in
modern Los Angeles
Amazon
The Halloween Candy MONSTER
Jimmy teaches the Halloween
candy monster a lesson
Amazon
ONE FOOL'S GOLD
Is that nugget you seek gold,
or only fool's gold?
Amazon
SOUTH KOREA
A nuanced & engaging analysis
of Korea's rise to prominence.
Amazon
RAVEN'S GRAVE Charlotte Stuart
Betrayal and death in
an Alaskan Tlingit village.
Amazon
If Roses Were Blue
A stolen dog, lady of
light, 3 rescues—Inspiring!
Amazon
Lucy Wants To go To School
Perfect for apprehensive
children starting school
Amazon
Growing up Hadley
A story to shatter your heart
then mend it anew.
danawritesbooks
Building The Beast:
The Comic Memoir
of a Crazy Idea!
Amazon
Tales Beyond Midnight
Dark, twisty and gripping.
You'll never stop at one.
by Kim Gravell
Pippin's Country Adventure
A happy fun educational read
about an adventurous poodle.
Amazon
Of Mountains and Seas
A multigenerational urban
fantasy mystery.
Amazon
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The Jumperell
A mysterious Jumperell
and a clever frog
Amazon
From B to A:Britain to Albania
Funny road trip memoir–
with 4 dogs & 1 big truck!
by Jacqueline Lambert
A Misfortunate Misfit
Incredible true story of a
man saving his own life
Amazon
Arctic Dinosaurs
Her first Arctic year -
middle grade - free activities
Fathom Publishing
HENRY
Inspiring WWII Nonfiction
survival account
Amazon
The Stranger of Ul Darak BK 1
A new intriguing epic
high fantasy series
sceston.com
THE ART IN MY PALM
Queer coming-of-age tale
set in Cyprus & Australia.
by Luke Icarus Simon
Clouds on the Ground
Poems exploring natural beauty
and the realm of dreams
Amazon
No Free Speech for Hate
Provocative, chilling, topical
and razor-sharp dystopia
by Stephen Ford
Popina & Slumberina
Join in a Magical Journey of
Growth and Self Discovery
Amazon